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What do you remember most about school? The lessons sat behind a desk, spending lunch times playing with your friends, or the excitement and anticipation of that one off school trip, getting out of the confines of the classroom, visiting somewhere new and experiencing something for the first time. In this blog we explore why hands on, outdoor experiences are important for children.
Read MoreLast year, Hebridean Adventures have raised a staggering £2,244 to protect Scottish whales and dolphins. The Stornoway-based small-boat cruising company plan to run a fundraising cruise in Aug 2022 to continue their fundraising efforts.
Read MoreHWDT are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Ardent Training, a new online sailing school, to support our work protecting whales and dolphins on the west coast of Scotland.
Read MoreJames Armour is challenging himself to do something extraordinary: be the FIRST PERSON EVER to swim, run and cycle the entire length of the Outer Hebrides in one go! Through his incredible feat of endurance, James is raising £10,000 to help protect Scottish whales and dolphins. Named The Selkie Race after the mythical seal folk who shed their skins and venture ashore in human form, James will switch between sea, road and saddle to complete this epic challenge IN ONE ATTEMPT!
Read MoreA huge thank you to everyone who donated to the Big Give campaign. Because of YOUR support, Silurian is back on the water monitoring and protecting cetaceans on the west coast of Scotland and we are jumping for joy!
Read MoreSuccessfully completing an arduous swim from the Isle of Mull to Oban on the evening of Friday 7 May was just the start of a ‘summer of endurance’ for James Armour, who is raising funds for HWDT
Read More2019 marked our 25th year of operation. Our 2019 Annual Report is out now and celebrates what you have helped us to achieve.
Read MoreThe Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is excited to introduce our new partnership with Travelling Whale, a company focused on sustainable adventures. Travelling Whale is supporting HWDT to protect whales and dolphins on Scotland’s west coast.
Read MoreWith the support of our members, animal sponsors, donors, funders, corporate partners and volunteers we are beginning to navigate our way towards our new normal. Your support has been vital to keeping our charity afloat in 2020 and enabling us to restart our work. Thank you.
Read MoreIt was a once in a lifetime moment as we are treated to an incredibly rare sighting of a Leatherback turtle yesterday! True ocean wanderers, these turtles are rare visitors to the west coast.
A massive thank you to everyone who donated to our Crowdfunder, thanks to you we have resumed our vital data collection programme on board our research vessel, Silurian.
Read MoreThe Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is delighted to introduce our partnership with leading UK watch makers, Farer, to help raise awareness of Hebridean marine life and provide vital funds for our research and conservation programme.
Read MoreIn August 2021, James Armour will attempt to be the first person ever to swim and run the entire length of the Outer Isles, with a target of £10,000 to raise for the Trust. Learn more about his mega challenge
Read MoreOur normal action-packed summer season allows us to raise the money we need to conserve Hebridean whales, dolphins and porpoises year round. With these activities suspended or cancelled due to Covid-19, our charity is at risk and we need your help to meet this shortfall
Read More2018 marked our 24th year of operation. Our 2018 Annual Report is out now and celebrates what you have helped us to achieve.
Read MoreHWDT is delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Hebrides Cruises
Read MoreHWDT is delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Glengorm Castle on the Isle of Mull
Read MoreA team of intrepid explorers plan to undertake a sponsored hike to the summit of Ben Nevis this October, raising money for HWDT! Chris Sharples, who volunteered for HWDT in 2017, will undertake the challenge on 6th October 2018 along with friends Calum Branstone, Will Neal, and Kieran Wragg. Graham Hill, an experienced mountain leader who has generously offered to be their guide, completes the team.
Read MoreThe Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is delighted to be participating in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2018 to raise vital funds for our Hebridean Marine Explorers engagement programme.
Read MoreThe Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Treshnish and Haunn Cottages, at Treshnish Farm on Mull.
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