Formerly known as DGERC, the Centre has expanded its coverage to include Ayrshire as well as Dumfries & Galloway
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Bog Bush-cricket Metrioptera brachyptera. D&G Scotland VC 73, July 2019. Male and female from the only known Scottish site for these. @BBCSpringwatch @Buzz_dont_tweet @swseic @ScotWildlife https://t.co/SNC4Wu3M1D
Short-winged Conehead Conocephalus dorsalis. D&G Scotland July 2019. Only discovered in D&G in 2011 but visited a local site and stopped counting at 75. Lots of Sea Club-rush so likely 100's present at the site. @BBCSpringwatch @Buzz_dont_tweet
SUP is registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Registered address: The Southern Uplands Partnership, Studio 2, Lindean Mill, Galashiels, TD1 3PE. Company No. SC200827 / Charity No. SCO29475