Lothian branch

Membership of Lothian Branch is included in the cost of SOC membership for all Lothian residents. Lothian is currently the largest SOC branch, with over 500 members. We hold monthly meetings and field trips throughout most of the year. We also have a discussion group, where we consider conservation issues and organise survey work.

Volunteering

Waterston House, the SOC headquarters, is located in Lothian region on the outskirts of Aberlady village.

There are many ways volunteers can help out at Waterston House with the day-to-day running of the SOC, from showing visitors around and helping in the library, to assisting with general admin tasks. If you have some time to spare and would like to lend a hand, please contact the office.

Indoor Meetings

These take place on the second Tuesday of each month, from September to April. Click here to view the meeting programme.

Excursions

These take place in most months of the year; usually on a Saturday or Sunday. Click here for information on excursions.

Discussion Group

The group meets at Waterston House on the first Wednesday of each month, from September to April. Meetings start at 7:30pm. Contact Mark Holling for more information.

Lothian SOC Christmas Lunch 2009

Christmas lunch

Christmas lunch at Craigielaw Golf Club, Aberlady. Thanks to Jo for the photos.

Committees

Click here for details of branch secretary and committee members.

species map

South-East Scotland Bird Atlas

Lothian and Borders regions have joined forces to run a local Bird Atlas project in parallel with the national 2007-11 Bird Atlas. For more details, including information on how to take part and preliminary species maps, see the South-East Scotland Bird Atlas website at www.the-soc.org.uk/se-atlas.

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