Headquarters organises a programme of events throughout the year including Optics Days, Goosewatch events, Art Exhibitions and Bird ID Guided Walks out of Waterston House. Event details will be posted below once finalised.
For an overview of Waterston House's events programme throughout the year, please click here. As well as these events at Headquarters, the Club arranges a Spring Conference in conjunction with our partners at BTO Scotland and the nearest local branch, and an Annual Conference.
Club members benefit from discounts on events - see individual events for details. Not a member yet? Find out more about membership.
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- Event Price: £15 (£12 SOC members)
- Event Time: 10am-1pm approx.
- Event Booking Info: Advance booking essential. Please call us on 01875 871 330 to book your place.
Winter wildfowl & woodland birds - Gartmorn Dam
Birdwatching in mid-winter can provide excellent opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification or brush up on your existing knowledge, with wildfowl looking at their best and woodland birds just beginning to practise a song or two and casting an eye towards the all-important Spring time.
The pace of the walk, which last around 2-3 hours (approx 10.00am-1.00pm) is fairly relaxed and the ambience is informal, with discussion and questions encouraged. The aim is to provide an enjoyable introduction to birds, bird identification and bird watching. Numbers are limited to eight to maximise individual learning.
Please ensure that you come prepared for all weathers and have warm, waterproof clothing. You will also need sturdy walking boots or shoes, or Wellingtons, although we will not be doing any serious hiking, but will be walking on paths which may be rough and/or muddy. If you have binoculars, please bring them. Otherwise, we can arrange a loan pair, just let us know at the time of booking.
The walks will be led by our friendly expert, Scott Paterson, who has many years' experience as trainer in the field of bird identification skills. To book a place using a debit or credit card, call 01875 871330.
Data Protection
Any personal details you provide when booking will be stored securely by the SOC and shared only with the walks organiser, Scott Paterson, for the purpose of administering your participation on the course.
Interested in the walk but can't make this date or this location isn't convenient for you? Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join our guided walks mailing list to be notified about upcoming courses.
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Winter waders & wildfowl - Aberlady Bay
Apologies this event is now fully booked. Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join our guided walks mailing list to be notified about upcoming courses.
Birdwatching in mid-winter can provide excellent opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification or brush up on your existing knowledge, with wildfowl looking at their best and woodland birds just beginning to practise a song or two and casting an eye towards the all-important Spring time.
The pace of the walk, which last around 2-3 hours (approx 10.00am-1.00pm) is fairly relaxed and the ambience is informal, with discussion and questions encouraged. The aim is to provide an enjoyable introduction to birds, bird identification and bird watching. Numbers are limited to eight to maximise individual learning.
Please ensure that you come prepared for all weathers and have warm, waterproof clothing. You will also need sturdy walking boots or shoes, or Wellingtons, although we will not be doing any serious hiking, but will be walking on paths which may be rough and/or muddy. If you have binoculars, please bring them. Otherwise, we can arrange a loan pair, just let us know at the time of booking.
The walks will be led by our friendly expert, Scott Paterson, who has many years' experience as trainer in the field of bird identification skills. To book a place using a debit or credit card, call 01875 871330.
Data Protection
Any personal details you provide when booking will be stored securely by the SOC and shared only with the walks organiser, Scott Paterson, for the purpose of administering your participation on the course.
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- Category: Arts
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- Require Additional Info?: No
- Event Price: £15 (£12 SOC members)
- Event Time: 10am-1pm approx.
- Event Booking Info: Apologies this is now fully booked
Winter waders & wildfowl - Musselburgh Lagoons
*Apologies this is now fully booked *. Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join our guided walks mailing list to be notified about upcoming courses.
Birdwatching in mid-winter can provide excellent opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification or brush up on your existing knowledge, with wildfowl looking at their best and woodland birds just beginning to practise a song or two and casting an eye towards the all-important Spring time.
The pace of the walk, which last around 2-3 hours (approx 10.00am-1.00pm) is fairly relaxed and the ambience is informal, with discussion and questions encouraged. The aim is to provide an enjoyable introduction to birds, bird identification and bird watching. Numbers are limited to eight to maximise individual learning.
Please ensure that you come prepared for all weathers and have warm, waterproof clothing. You will also need sturdy walking boots or shoes, or Wellingtons, although we will not be doing any serious hiking, but will be walking on paths which may be rough and/or muddy. If you have binoculars, please bring them. Otherwise, we can arrange a loan pair, just let us know at the time of booking.
The walks will be led by our friendly expert, Scott Paterson, who has many years' experience as trainer in the field of bird identification skills. To book a place using a debit or credit card, call 01875 871330.
Data Protection
Any personal details you provide when booking will be stored securely by the SOC and shared only with the walks organiser, Scott Paterson, for the purpose of administering your participation on the course.
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- Category: Arts
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- Offline Sale Count: 0
- Online Sale Count: 0
- Require Additional Info?: No
- Event Time: Drop in between 11am and 3pm
- Event Venue: Waterston House, SOC Headquarters
- Event Booking Info: Booking not required, just turn up
Two of the SSBA artists exhibiting in the show will be at Waterston House to talk about botanic art, including the techniques and materials they use.
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- Category: Arts
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- Event Price: £50 (£45 SOC members)
- Event Time: 10am - 4pm
- Event Venue: Waterston House, SOC Headquarters
- Event Booking Info: Fully booked. Please contact us to be added to the reserve list.
This workshop is now fully booked however, please contact us to be added to our Reserve list in case any of any cancellations. Depending on demand, we may also run a second event.
To coincide with the upcoming Contemporary Botanical Art exhibition at Waterston House, Sharon Bradley will lead a day of drawing and painting from direct observation.
Sharon is a graduate of the Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh diploma in Botanical Illustration and is an experienced tutor. The workshop is aimed at both beginners and experienced students, with the aim being to learn, or develop, techniques using graphite and watercolour. Experienced artists are expected to bring their preferred art materials. However, Sharon will provide materials for any beginners, on request (please let us know if this is required at the time of booking). Plants to draw from will be supplied. Places are limited to 12.
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* Apologies this course is now fully booked *. Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join our guided walks mailing list to be notified about upcoming courses.
Birdwatching in mid-winter can provide excellent opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification or brush up on your existing knowledge, with wildfowl looking at their best and woodland birds just beginning to practise a song or two and casting an eye towards the all-important Spring time. We should catch up with some winter visitors such as Goldeneye Duck and various thrushes and, who knows, we may even spot a Waxwing or two!
The pace of the walks, which last around 2-3 hours (approx 10.00am-1.00pm) is fairly relaxed and the ambience is informal, with discussion and questions encouraged. The aim is to provide an enjoyable introduction to birds, bird identification and bird watching. Numbers are limited to eight to maximise individual learning.
Please ensure that you come prepared for all weathers and have warm, waterproof clothing.You will also need sturdy walking boots or shoes, or Wellingtons, although we will not be doing any serious hiking, but will be walking on paths which may be rough and/or muddy. If you have binoculars, please bring them. Otherwise, we can arrange a loan pair, just let us know at the time of booking.
Mid-week course (Block of 4 walks, £45 / £37 SOC members)
Thur 21 Feb: Aberlady Bay, 10am
Thur 28 Feb: Pencaitland Railway Walk, 10am
Thur 7 Mar: Musselburgh, 10am
Thur 14 Mar: Gosford, 10am
The walks will be led by our friendly expert, Scott Paterson, who has many years' experience as trainer in the field of bird identification skills. To book a place using a debit or credit card, call 01875 871330.
Data Protection
Any personal details you provide when booking will be stored securely by the SOC and shared only with the walks organiser, Scott Paterson, for the purpose of administering your participation on the course.
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- Event Price: Block of 4 walks, £45 (£37 SOC members)
- Event Time: 10am-1pm approx.
- Event Booking Info: Advance booking essential. Please call us on 01875 871 330 to book your place.
Birdwatching in mid-winter can provide excellent opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification or brush up on your existing knowledge, with wildfowl looking at their best and woodland birds just beginning to practise a song or two and casting an eye towards the all-important Spring time. We should catch up with some winter visitors such as Goldeneye Duck and various thrushes and, who knows, we may even spot a Waxwing or two!
The pace of the walks, which last around 2-3 hours (approx 10.00am-1.00pm) is fairly relaxed and the ambience is informal, with discussion and questions encouraged. The aim is to provide an enjoyable introduction to birds, bird identification and bird watching. Numbers are limited to eight to maximise individual learning.
Please ensure that you come prepared for all weathers and have warm, waterproof clothing.You will also need sturdy walking boots or shoes, or Wellingtons, although we will not be doing any serious hiking, but will be walking on paths which may be rough and/or muddy. If you have binoculars, please bring them. Otherwise, we can arrange a loan pair, just let us know at the time of booking.
Weekend course (Block of 4 walks, £45 / £37 SOC members)
Sun 24 Feb: Gosford, 10am
Sun 3 Mar: Musselburgh, 10am
Sun 10 Mar: Pencaitland Railway Walk, 10am
Sun 17 Mar: Aberlady, 10am
The walks will be led by our friendly expert, Scott Paterson, who has many years' experience as trainer in the field of bird identification skills. To book a place using a debit or credit card, call 01875 871330.
Data Protection
Any personal details you provide when booking will be stored securely by the SOC and shared only with the walks organiser, Scott Paterson, for the purpose of administering your participation on the course.
Interested in the walk but can't make this date or this location isn't convenient for you? Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join our guided walks mailing list to be notified about upcoming courses.
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Every year the Club arranges a one-day Scottish Birdwatchers’ Conference, organised by a local branch of the SOC, in conjunction with our partners, BTO Scotland. We're delighted to also be working in partnership with Argyll Bird Club to arrange the 2019 conference.
Wings over Western Skies,Ornithological highlights from Scotland's Atlantic coast
Presentations: Saturday 16th March
Field trips (optional): Sunday 17th March
Booking
Booking is through BTO Scotland. Ideally please book online through their website.
Programme
Click here to download the conference programme and to find out who we have lined up for you.
Conference costs
The charge for the conference is £30 (incl. vat) per person. A limited number of discounted places are available to under 25s and students, priced at £20. This includes registration fee, lunch and teas/coffees. We regret that no refunds can be issued after 5 March.
Local birdwatching
Whether you are interested in exploring the area independently or joining an organised group outing, there are several sites with easy reach of the conference centre.
‘Pelagic’ to Mull
The Island of Mull is renowned for its varied landscapes (mountains, moorlands, sea lochs and sandy beaches) plus of course for its wildlife. This trip will cross over to Craignure and back watching for seabirds, divers and raptors. If volunteers are found to take cars over, we will also visit Lochdon and Grasspoint where a variety of waders can be found. Ferry fare £7.20 rtn (passenger), £27.50 rtn (car, shared).
North Connel, Ledaig Point & Ardmucknish Bay
The promontory at the mouth of Loch Etive and the broad sandy bay north from here support a variety of species including Eider, Red-breasted Merganser, divers, several wader species, Linnet and Twite. This outing will involve a short walk along the shore (2–3 km).
Seil & Luing
Picturesque Seil island is connected to the mainland by ‘the bridge over the Atlantic’. After visiting a few sites on Seil we’ll take the ferry to Luing and travel by car to Blackmill Bay, Toberonochy, Cullipool and the Atlantic Islands Centre. A range of species may be seen including ducks, geese, waders and raptors. This will be a car-based outing with short walks. Ferry fare £14.50 rtn for car with four passengers.
Loch Laich (Appin)
This beautiful inlet off Loch Linnhe is 1.5 miles north-east of Port Appin and is home to Castle Stalker (a four-storey tower house which featured in a Monty Python film). A variety of waders, ducks, seabirds and gulls may be seen, with raptors also a possibility. The outing will walk over the Victoria bridge and round to Portnacroish on a level cycleway, returning by the same route (~4km).
Lismore
This walking outing will take the foot ferry from Port Appin, looking out for Black Guillemots and Otters on the crossing. Once ashore we’ll walk on even ground to the ‘estuarine’ area at picturesque Port Ramsay and Fennachrochan where a variety of waders, ducks and possibly raptors may be found (~8km). Ferry fare £3.70 rtn.
Kerrera
We’ll walk around the southern end of Kerrera enjoying spectacular views of Mull and Gylen Castle. The Sound of Kerrera may yield Black Guillemot and Red-throated Divers and we’ll hope for Great Northern Divers in the Firth of Lorne. Waders can be found at Barnabuck Bay, where there’s also a chance of Otters. The island can be good for raptors, too. Distance ~9km on tracks, with several hills. Ferry fare £4.65 rtn.
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VAT per person, £20 students and under 25s [rawvalue] => £30 incl. 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- Category: Arts
- Tickets Available: 0
- Offline Sale Count: 0
- Online Sale Count: 0
- Require Additional Info?: No
- Event Price: Free
- Event Time: 10am - 4pm
- Event Venue: Waterston House, SOC HQ
- Event Booking Info: Drop-in session, booking not necessary
In addition to the wide range of optical equipment available for sale all year round at Waterston House, we also host demonstration days where experts are on hand to offer free advice on a wide range of binoculars, telescopes and tripods. This is a great opportunity to compare models and try them out under field conditions. If there are any particular models you would like to try out on the day please contact us in advance to let us know.
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23 January 2019
Winter wildfowl & woodland birds - Gartmorn Dam
Birdwatching in mid-winter can provide excellent...
31 January 2019
Winter waders & wildfowl - Aberlady Bay
Apologies this event is now fully booked. Please see...
02 February 2019
Winter waders & wildfowl - Musselburgh Lagoons
*Apologies this is now fully booked *. Please...
16 February 2019
Two of the SSBA artists exhibiting in the show will be at Waterston House to talk about botanic art, including the...
21 February 2019
This workshop is now fully booked however, please contact us to be added to our Reserve list in case any of any...
21 February 2019
* Apologies this course is now fully booked *. Please see our full events listings for walks elsewhere, or join...
24 February 2019
Birdwatching in mid-winter can provide excellent opportunities to learn the basics of bird identification or brush up...
16 March 2019
Every year the Club arranges a one-day Scottish Birdwatchers’ Conference, organised by a local branch of the SOC, in...
07 April 2019
In addition to the wide range of optical equipment available for sale all year round at Waterston House, we also host...
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