Join us at Glenlude to hear about the Trust's latest work, connect with staff, trustees and

other supporters of the Trust.

Our day takes place at our property of Glenlude, a few miles south of Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders. Join fellow Members, Trust staff and trustees for a few hours, either from 9.30 - 12.30 OR 13.30 - 16.30*.

(This is followed on Saturday 26 September, by our 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Innerleithen Memorial Hall, near Glenlude in the Scottish Borders.

The programme will include an introduction by Property Manager Karen Purvis, followed by a tour of the site. Please bring outdoor clothing and footwear – including for inclement weather. Hot drinks will be provided.

*Glenlude can accomodate up to 25 visitors. When selecting your tickets please choose either the morning or afternoon session.

In the heart of the Scottish Borders, Glenlude was gifted to the Trust in 2004 by the late Sheila Bell. Over the last 14 years, staff and volunteers have been working hard to restore 149 hectares of non-native plantation and upland sheep farm into a mosaic of natural habitats for a diverse range of wildlife.

Nature has always led the work at Glenlude from planting native broadleaved woodland where exciting woodland plants are present, to carefully hand felling and horse logging more delicate areas of peat and wet areas, where heavy machinery would cause damage to the ground. In the early management of Glenlude, areas of plantation were slowly hand felled, so that nature can adapt to the changes on site, rather than harsh felling in one go.

A goal of the site is for the creation of a space were all can be involved in this important restoration process, regardless of ability, which is why we have planned to create an accessible path around our volunteer hut, tree nursery and creation of our Gathering Shelter, allowing for more volunteering opportunities and inspiring engagement work which won Glenlude the Nature of Scotland Award for Health and Wellbeing in 2025, in partnership with Phoenix Futures.

Tickets are available on a first come first served basis. Once sold out, you will join the waiting list and be informed by email if tickets become available.

PS. If you book a place, detailed information about the day will be sent out by email to you approximately four weeks prior to the 2026 Members’ Gathering.

Find more information on Glenlude and a Glenlude A4 map.

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