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SWSEIC Recorders’ Gathering at Walker Hall, Troon, 5th April 2025
Walker Hall, Troon
South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre (SWSEIC) is pleased to invite local wildlife recorders and wildlife enthusiasts to our Ayrshire Wildlife Recorders’ Gathering in Troon on Saturday 5th April 2025. The event will be an informal morning of talks and presentations about various aspects of wildlife and habitats in SW Scotland, followed by an optional afternoon walk.
Indoor programme
The presentations will cover a variety of different aspects of the region’s flora and fauna. The full list of topics/speakers is still to be confirmed but will include a talk on monitoring of Ayrshire pollinators and an update from SWSEIC staff on last years’ activities and finds and plans for 2025. As usual we will incorporate a short quiz and a raffle.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0900 | Arrival |
| 0945 | Welcome |
| 0955 | Pollinators (Lorna Cole) |
| 1020 | Cemetery Wildlife Watch (Per Smiseth) |
| 1045 | Questions |
| 1055 | Refreshments |
| 1130 | Wildlife recording and museums (Robyn Haggard) |
| 1200 | SWSEIC update |
| 1225 | Quiz/Raffle |
| 1250 | Closing remarks |
| 1300 | End of indoor session |
A final agenda will be circulated to attendees before the event.
Tickets cost £5 and will help to cover venue hire and refreshments.
Teas, coffees and biscuits will be provided on arrival and in the morning session break, but please note that lunch is NOT provided. Participants choosing to stay on for the afternoon walk must bring their own packed lunch.
There may some opportunities for local groups to put up a display/poster at the event. Please contact SWSEIC beforehand to discuss.
Afternoon excursion (optional, no additional charge)
Troon coast guided walk – c. 2-2.5 miles max
SWSEIC staff will be joined by local birdwatcher and BTO volunteer Jim Galbraith for an afternoon walk along the Troon coast looking at shoreline wildlife and coastal birds. Weather dependent. Places limited, first come first served.
Venue
The event will be held at The Walker Hall in Troon. Troon Concert and Walker Halls are set in the Municipal Building overlooking the Firth of Clyde (KA10 6EF). The Hall is situated on the main town bus routes and is a short walk from the train station.
Parking
Ample car parking is available in the free South Beach Road car park adjacent to the venue (NS32163080).
Bookings can be made on Fienta here: https://fienta.com/ayrshire-wildlife-recorders-gathering-2025