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

Join Forth Rivers Trust for a guided walk and talk exploring a long-term river and floodplain restoration project on the Allan Water near Blackford.

This site visit will showcase more than a decade of work to restore natural processes within the catchment and improve climate resilience. Historically, sections of the Allan Water were artificially straightened and embanked to protect nearby infrastructure, including the national rail line. Over the past five years, Forth Rivers Trust has been working to reconnect the river with its floodplain and restore natural habitats through a range of nature-based solutions.

Participants will learn about peatland restoration, tree planting, wetland creation, installation of large woody structures and leaky dams, and work to reconnect the floodplain by lowering sections of artificial embankment. Together, these actions help improve biodiversity, manage flood risk, store carbon and increase resilience to climate change.

The site also borders a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and holds local historical and mythological significance, making it a fascinating example of nature recovery in action.

Event Details

Date: Friday 11 September 2026

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Exact Location: 56°15'51.7"N 3°47'31.7"W - Google Maps

Accessibility and What to Bring

This is an outdoor walk-and-talk event. Participants should wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear appropriate for the weather and ground conditions.

Further accessibility information will be provided to registered attendees.

Organiser

This event is organised by Forth Rivers Trust as part of Nature-Based Solutions Week (7–13 September 2026).

For more information, please contact:

Amelia Heath

a.heath@forthriverstrust.org

Come along to explore how river and floodplain restoration can work with natural processes to build healthier ecosystems, reduce climate risks and create a more climate-ready future for the Allan Water catchment.

Description supplied by the event organiser.