We're delighted to share our Winter (September-April) 2026-27 meeting programme below. The talks will be held as a hybrid (online/in-person) programme. Although SOC members are affiliated to their nearest branch, they are also welcome to attend other meetings held across the branch network.
More information about each meeting will be emailed to members around a week in advance of the event. To receive these emails (including Zoom joining instructions and workshop booking information, where applicable), you must be signed up to the Branch News & Events - Talks & Workshops mailing list.
When:
7.30pm
Wednesday 16 September | Online
The Birds of Islay and Jura - Peter Roberts
Thursday 1 October | In person
The Highland Cow and the Capercaillie: Lessons in large ecosystem management for the future of nature and planet Earth - Roy Dennis, OBE
Wednesday 14 October | Online
Telling tales with tech: a glimpse into the secret lives of seabirds - Katherine Booth Jones
Thursday 5 November | In person
Pictures from life - Darren Rees
Wednesday 18 November | Online
Talking with Birds - Dan Gardoqui
Wednesday 16 December | Online
Talk & speaker TBA
Wednesday 13 January | Online
Effects of climate change on biodiversity - Dr. Kirsty Park
Thursday 4 February | In person
Bird Atlas project - Speaker TBA
Wednesday 17 February | Online
Understanding Scotland’s birds of prey - Mike Thornton
Thursday 4 March | In person
The birds of Central and South America - Michael Cook
Wednesday 17 March | Online
Using citizen science data to identify targets for conservation action in European landbirds - Catriona Morrison
Wednesday 14 April | Online
Monitoring Waterfowl: Technology, new developments, and the Moray Firth - Dr. Kate Thompson
Contact:
01786 823 830
Venue:
In-person meetings will be held in the General Purpose Room, The Allan Centre, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4AT (click here to view a map of the venue and surrounding area). This is on the doorstep of the University of Stirling and students are always very welcome to attend!
