Posts in Events & Outreach

"Best school day ever!"

Last week, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust sailed Silurian, their bespoke whale and dolphin research vessel, to the islands on the edge of the Atlantic, taking a break from surveying for a special education visit to the Isle of Lewis. Read on to find out how the week went.

Silurian, Events & OutreachCaroline Willis10 September 2018Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, Gaelic, education, outdoor education, outdoor learning, floating classroom, Gaelic-medium education, Siluiran

HWDT Launches Gaelic Education Programme

Following a consultation led by recently-appointed Gaelic Development Intern Kenny Rankin, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has adopted an official Gaelic name, part of an exciting step towards incorporating Gaelic into the Trust’s work at every level. Read about how the Trust are set to launch their new Gaelic Education Programme here.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis5 September 2018Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, Gaelic

HWDT Announce Official Gaelic Name

Science & Research, Events & OutreachCaroline Willis3 September 2018Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, Scotland, Gaelic

HWDT welcomes new charity Chair

Today HWDT trustees announce that they have appointed Juliana Butler to succeed Professor Denis Mollison as the new Chair of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.

Events & OutreachAlison Lomax15 August 2018marine conservation, HWDT, HWDT staff, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Denis Mollison, Juliana Butler, Alison Lomax, Chair, Chairperson

National Whale and Dolphin Watch: 28th July - 5th August 2018

Members of the public are invited to take part in dolphin, whale and porpoise surveys around the UK as part of National Whale and Dolphin Watch, from the 28th July to the 5th August. The data collected during the event will help develop a snapshot of the distribution of dolphins, whales and porpoises around the UK and help us better understand our marine environment, inform policy and protect these magnificent creatures.

Sightings, Events & OutreachSiobhan Moran28 July 2018

Celebrating a Year of Whale Track!

A year on from its launch, Whale Track, HWDT’s community sightings app and website, is going from strength to strength. With 651 users, who have recorded over 3,550 sightings and 24,055 animals, Whale Track is creating a growing community of citizen scientists monitoring whales and dolphins on the west coast of Scotland.

Sightings, Events & OutreachLauren Hartny-Mills25 July 2018Whale Track, Sightings, cetacean, whale, dolphin, porpoise, National Lottery Awards 2018, citizen science

HWDT Welcomes New Gaelic Development Intern

HWDT welcomes new Gaelic Development Intern to develop our education programme for Gaelic-medium schools for the first time ever, thanks to funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

Basking Shark's Galore On This Years Staffa Trip

Yesterday, in partnership with Mull and Iona Ranger Service and Turus Mara, HWDT’s Engagement Team took guests on a special trip to the iconic Isle of Staffa, home of Fingal’s Cave and a colony of puffins. Read on for all the details.

Sightings, Events & OutreachCaroline Willis7 June 2018HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, scotland, Turus Mara, Staffa, basking shark, shark, whale track, Basking shark

Floating Classroom visits Island Primary Schools for the first time in 10 years!

Tomorrow, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust’s research yacht, Silurian, will set sail on an ambitious tour of Hebridean islands, making special visits to six local primary schools visiting some for the first time in a decade.

UHI Marine and Coastal Tourism Work Placement at HWDT HQ

HWDT were lucky enough to host two highly enthusiastic students on work placements from the Marine and Coastal Tourism degree course that is run from UHI West Highland College in Fort William. The students helped deliver our community engagement and citizen science programmes, and gained valuable workplace experience for their future careers.

Events & OutreachSiobhan Moran25 April 2018education, citizen science, Work Placement, tourism, students

Silurian Sets off In Style to Launch 2018 Survey Season

April launches the start of our survey season as Silurian sets off in style!

Silurian, Events & OutreachMorven Summers15 April 2018survey, launch, Silurian, monitoring expedition, volunteer, volunteer holidays, get involved, Tobermory, things to do Mull, Mull, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT

CalMac Ferries launch new Marine Awareness Programme

This week HWDT joined with other environmental organisations at an event to launch of the CalMac Marine Awareness Programme.

Science & Research, Events & OutreachAlison Lomax30 March 2018orca, whales, dolphins, CalMac, ferries, Scotland, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotlan, Visit Scotland

What a Week! HWDT welcomes new volunteers as season launches

HWDT welcomes four new Outreach and Research Volunteers.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers30 March 2018volunteers, volunteer, headland watch, gain experience, get involved, season, Hebrides, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, HWDT staff, scotland

HWDT Discovery Centre Reopens this Easter Weekend

Our Discovery Centre re-opens this Easter Weekend, Saturday 31st March! Come down and see what we're all about.

All Aboard! Silurian Opens her Doors to the Public in Aid of British Science Week

To celebrate British Science Week, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) are proudly hosting an exciting day of events in Tobermory on Saturday the 10th of March.

Silurian, Events & OutreachMorven Summers20 February 2018Silurian, sightings, open boat, research vessel, research, talk, citizenscience, science talk, Hebrides, Scotland, British Science Week, Tobermory, get involvedComment

HWDT Backs Petition in Defence of Scotland’s Countryside Rangers

HWDT calls on our supporters to sign the petition by the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association to help the Scottish Goverment recognise the value of our Countryside Rangers and take action to protect and strengthen this important service.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis11 December 2017whales, dolphins, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotland, research, monitoring, Mull, conservation, survey, ranger, petition, countryside rangerComment

"One day I will skipper a yacht and sail the world!"

Read Rosie's inspiring story and learn how HWDT has shaped her future.

Silurian, Guest Articles, Events & OutreachCaroline Willis5 December 2017Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trustvolunteer, conservation, skills development, gain experience, opportunities, marine conservation, youngcarer, disadvantagedyouth, youthtrip, teen team, volunteer holidays

HWDT Welcomes new Media and Communications Officer

HWDT is delighted to announce a new addition to their team! Lauren Macmillan will be taking over as Media and Communications Officer at HWDT from Morven Russell whilst she is on maternity leave for the next 12 months.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers5 December 2017marine conservation, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotland, Charityworks, Charityworks graduate scheme, HWDT staffComment

Young Carers get a Trip of a Lifetime

A fantastic trip out on Silurian for Crossroads Young Carers Cowal and Bute.

Silurian, Events & OutreachCaroline Willis25 October 2017Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trustvolunteer, conservation, skills development, gain experience, opportunities, marine conservation, youngcarer, disadvantagedyouth, youthtrip

Thanks to our 2017 Residential Volunteers

A massive thank you to our residential volunteer team of 2017, who have helped maximise our conservation output this summer.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers24 October 2017Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trustvolunteer, conservation, skills development, gain experience, opportunities, marine conservation

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