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Catherine Leatherland

@catherine-l.bsky.social

Discovery, Learning and Engagement Officer at PKCT. Love exploring, learning and sharing. Conservation, wildlife watching, environmental education 😊 πŸ¦” 🐳 πŸ“š 🎭 🌳 πŸ₯Ύ

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Sunshine and daffodils from the weekend 😊 🌼 #spring

09.03.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A man kneels down by a young tree with a bag. He is recycling a vole guard from the bottom of the tree and smiling at the camera. The text reads: "Kinclaven Volunteer Day: 7th Feb, 10am-1pm"

A man kneels down by a young tree with a bag. He is recycling a vole guard from the bottom of the tree and smiling at the camera. The text reads: "Kinclaven Volunteer Day: 7th Feb, 10am-1pm"

πŸ”œ Last call to help us 'free the trees' this Saturday at Kinclaven Wood near #Perth

By removing vole guards, you'll help reduce plastic waste and make sure the young trees flourish! Any helping hands will be much appreciated πŸ˜‡

πŸ“† Sat 7th Feb, 10am-1pm

Free bookingπŸ‘‰ buff.ly/mYUDCwj

02.02.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Doing a recce in the rain - just another day in the office! 😊 πŸ’š (Birnam) @pkcountryside.bsky.social

02.02.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hen Harriers and other birds of prey are still being killed illegally.

Enough is enough.

Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. πŸ‘‡

action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...

30.01.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 228    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 6
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Lovely day for a lunchtime stroll 😊 β˜€οΈ
#walking #Edinburgh

28.01.2026 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely Grey Heron on the River Almond this morning 😊🐦
#birdwatching #Edinburgh

18.01.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ready for a day of Autumn Fun events at Kinnoull Hill! A little bit of rain won’t stop us - can’t wait to see everyone! πŸ‚ 😊
#autumnfun #holidays #perth
@pkcountryside.bsky.social

21.10.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great discussion on This Morning, on the importance of outdoor learning, while acknowledging we need to support teachers rather than criticise, & that different children will thrive in different settings. Something we champion at work😊 @pkcountryside.bsky.social @thismorningitv.bsky.social

29.09.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Saw some beautiful Red Admirals at Loch Leven today. Also - the pinkies are back! 😊 πŸ¦‹ πŸͺΏ #lochleven #autumn @rspbscotland.bsky.social

19.09.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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North Lanarkshire Councillors this week rejected the latest "Europark" planning application which would have destroyed and fragmented ancient woodland in the greenbelt near Coatbridge.

We have been fighting this scheme in its various guises since 2018. 🧡 1/2

13.06.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The UK may ban #bottomtrawling within some additional #MarineProtectedAreas. After years of pressure, change could finally be coming. We’ve campaigned hard for this, we really hope the #UKgovernment will do the right thing. Find out more about this potential turning point here: tinyurl.com/k5banvpy

09.06.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a brilliant time in John O’Groats last weekend. Included a visit to the newly re-opened John O’Groats Mill! One of Scotland’s last working water mills- lots of local history. We were lucky to get some extra info from Ronald too! Can highly recommend 😊 #johnogroats #scotland

07.06.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PKCT's Youth Council PKCT's Youth Council is made up of a team of young volunteers age 12-18 - find out more, and apply to join!

We are looking for new members of our Youth Council at Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust! Share your views, make sure young people are heard, and gain new experiences.
Find out more and contact us to apply: www.pkct.org/youthcouncil
#volunteersweek #youthwork #conservation #countryside

04.06.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up

Brilliant news! At last, confirmation that the Govt *will* go ahead with the #NaturalHistoryGCSE πŸŽ‰ We have to get to know our fellow travellers on this planet again. Young people who know & love nature are far more likely to protect & restore it - as well as enjoying better physical & mental health

21.03.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2161    πŸ” 471    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 60
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Love it when the new leaves start to appear on the trees. Ready to burst out on this horse chestnut 😊 πŸƒ #spring

17.03.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sea ice in Anvers Island, Antarctica on February 3, 2025. Credit: Getty Images.

Sea ice in Anvers Island, Antarctica on February 3, 2025. Credit: Getty Images.

JUST IN: Earth had its 3rd-warmest February on record.

The globe saw its smallest February sea ice coverage in 47 years.

More: ncei.noaa.gov/news/global-climate-202502

@climate.noaa.gov

12.03.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 403    πŸ” 141    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 20
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Absolutely loved the A Whole New World of Alan Menken concert last night! He explained people tell him he "wrote the soundtrack to their childhood" well it's true for me too. From the Little Mermaid to Little Shop, Newsies & Sister Act - it's just a joy to hear it all. 😊 🎢 🎭
#alanmenken

10.03.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to both President Trump & President Zelenskyy tonight

No 10 said: β€œThe Prime Minister retains unwavering support for Ukraine, and is doing all he can to find a path forward to a lasting peace based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine” πŸ‘

28.02.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1714    πŸ” 278    πŸ’¬ 79    πŸ“Œ 18
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Watch the moment a humpback whale scoops up a kayaker A humpback whale briefly scooped a kayaker off the southern coast of Chile on Feb. 8 before releasing him unharmed.

Whales CANNOT swallow people! A #kayaker was not "swallowed" by a #humpbackwhale, it’s physically impossible! Their throat is only the size of a human fist. Glad to hear the kayaker is safe! πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/urhzdzjb

18.02.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A playful illustrated title reads β€œHow different birds would act on a first date." A disclaimer underneath states: β€œNot approved by RSPB fact-checkers.” The image features a cute Coal Tit perched sweetly on a blue flower. The background is a romantic shade of pink.

A playful illustrated title reads β€œHow different birds would act on a first date." A disclaimer underneath states: β€œNot approved by RSPB fact-checkers.” The image features a cute Coal Tit perched sweetly on a blue flower. The background is a romantic shade of pink.

How different birds would act on a first date...a thread.

(From us to you this #ValentinesDay) πŸ’•πŸ‘‡

14.02.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 975    πŸ” 408    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 131
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Very proud of this project - coming to the end of the 3rd year and it just brings so many opportunities and smiles and is great for the planet too πŸ’š 😊 #ATreeForEveryChild #education #conservation @pkcountryside.bsky.social

14.02.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
View of a tower on an escarpment, with a broad river below.

View of a tower on an escarpment, with a broad river below.

The walk from the centre of Perth up to Kinnoull Hill and its tower was one of many we were out updating in the area last week. I can never resist snapping another shot here - incredible that this view is so accessible on foot from a city/town centre.

www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/k...

03.02.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
View of snowy peaks beyond Perth

View of snowy peaks beyond Perth

View from the Scone circular route today looking over Perth towards the snowy peaks of the Trossachs.

www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/s...

30.01.2025 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Three walkers in outdoor coats, smiling, on a grassy hillside.

Three walkers in outdoor coats, smiling, on a grassy hillside.

Calling all aspiring walk leaders! πŸ“’

We're pleased to share an exciting opportunity to join the Walk Together Pathway, a fully-funded programme for people from the Global Majority to access walk leadership training.

➑️ Walk Together Pathway info: bit.ly/4jtK6Lr
➑️ Apply by Mon 10 Feb: bit.ly/3Ec4dO1

29.01.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The planet is our foundations - break it and there’s no point trying to build anything; it’ll all just fall apart.

Bats and Newts deserve protection; they’re also connected to everything else. Nature needs protecting. We need houses yes - but not at the expense of wildlife. πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ
#RachelReeves

29.01.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The final #Winterwatch of this year's series already!!!

only 4 episodes this series! Why not usual 2 weeks of shows πŸ₯΄ need full 2 weeks format back @BBC

Also need #Autumnwatch back not just short clips in bbc1 the one show in autumn!

24.01.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whale on a stick is my favourite prop yet πŸ˜‚ πŸ‹ #winterwatch

23.01.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish Dolphin Centre Residential volunteer and guide WDC is looking for a communications officer to join our UK campaigns and communications team based in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Dream of working with whales & dolphins? Our Scottish Dolphin Centre is seeking Residential Volunteer Guides in Spey Bay!
βœ… Gain #marine #conservation experience
βœ… Inspire visitors about our #oceans
βœ… Live by the stunning #Scottish coast
βœ…Accommodation provided
Apply now: πŸ‘‡

08.01.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winterwatch has arrived!

We are bringing you the very best of winter wildlife πŸ’™β„οΈ

Tune in Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 January at 8pm on BBC Two or BBC Player for #Winterwatch πŸ“Ί

#Wildlife #Nature #BBCWinterwatch

21.01.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 3

Yay I’m glad you’re here! πŸ‘‹ 😊

21.01.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0