Over the coming months, a series of informative talks will be lead from the new Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Centre on Tobermory’s iconic Main Street; focusing on local species and conservation efforts.
The centre was opened by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) earlier this year and, it’s hoped, will be a major attraction for locals and visitors, including families and children.
Every Thursday evening a different guest speaker will be invited to share their knowledge and answer any questions. To date, the centre has hosted speakers from HWDT, the RSPB and respected naturalists from across the island. Details of the talks will be made available through the Trust’s social media, website and through posters distributed locally.
The evening events are not just an opportunity to absorb some current scientific knowledge, but also great social events; with complimentary glasses of wine and the chance to have a good chat about wildlife.
Ella Potts, Visitor Centre Assistant, adds, “Wildlife and wine have proved to be exactly what Tobermory ordered; with our ‘Science Talks’ evenings heaving with guests ever since their launch in June. Subjects have varied from whales, dolphins, eagles, otters, coastal invertebrates and more!”.
The Science Talks are charitable fundraising events, with all monies donated allowing HWDT to better understand local whale, dolphin and porpoise populations and continue the long-term conservation of Hebridean species.
Established in 1994, The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is the trusted voice and leading source of information for the conservation of Hebridean cetaceans. A registered charity that has pioneered practical, locally-based education and scientifically rigorous long term monitoring programmes on cetaceans in the Hebrides.
Western Scotland’s seas are one of Europe’s most important habitats for cetaceans and one of the UK’s most biologically productive areas. So far 24 of the world’s 83 cetacean species have been recorded in the region, many being national and international conservation priority species.
You can search for dolphin, whale and porpoise in the region on the NBN Atlas of Living Scotland