Part of Nature-Based Solutions Week: Creating a Climate Ready Tayside

Join the River South Esk Catchment Partnership for a field visit to Rottal Estate, Glen Clova, offering a unique opportunity to explore over a decade of river restoration progress in a single day.

For more than ten years, the River South Esk Catchment Partnership has worked with Rottal Estate on projects designed to improve climate resilience, restore natural river processes and enhance habitats for wildlife. This visit will showcase two restoration projects at very different stages of development: the March Burn, currently in its first year of restoration, and the Rottal Burn, where restoration work was carried out more than a decade ago.

By comparing these sites, participants will gain insight into how rivers respond over time and the long-term benefits that nature-based solutions can deliver for biodiversity, water management and climate resilience.

Event Detail

Date: Friday 11 September 2026

Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm

Location: Rottal Estate, Glen Clova

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Accessibility and What to Bring

Please note that this event involves a rough and uneven riverside walk, with long grass in some areas. Ground conditions may be wet and muddy, particularly around the burn where wetland habitats have developed.

Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear are essential.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch and refreshments if required.

Public toilets are available in Brechin.

Please be aware that while some paths are accessible, the terrain and ground conditions may make parts of the visit unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Organiser

This event is organised by the River South Esk Catchment Partnership as part of Nature-Based Solutions Week (7–13 September 2026).

For any questions or accessibility requirements, please contact Kelly Ann Dempsey at dempseyk@angus.gov.uk.

Come along and see how a decade of restoration work is helping to create healthier, more resilient rivers and landscapes in Glen Clova.

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