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UHI Marine and Coastal Tourism Work Placement at HWDT HQ

HWDT were lucky enough to host two highly enthusiastic students on work placements from the Marine and Coastal Tourism degree course that is run from UHI West Highland College in Fort William. The students helped deliver our community engagement and citizen science programmes, and gained valuable workplace experience for their future careers.

Events & OutreachSiobhan Moran25 April 2018education, citizen science, Work Placement, tourism, students

Silurian Sets off In Style to Launch 2018 Survey Season

April launches the start of our survey season as Silurian sets off in style!

Silurian, Events & OutreachMorven Summers15 April 2018survey, launch, Silurian, monitoring expedition, volunteer, volunteer holidays, get involved, Tobermory, things to do Mull, Mull, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT

CalMac Ferries launch new Marine Awareness Programme

This week HWDT joined with other environmental organisations at an event to launch of the CalMac Marine Awareness Programme.

Science & Research, Events & OutreachAlison Lomax30 March 2018orca, whales, dolphins, CalMac, ferries, Scotland, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotlan, Visit Scotland

What a Week! HWDT welcomes new volunteers as season launches

HWDT welcomes four new Outreach and Research Volunteers.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers30 March 2018volunteers, volunteer, headland watch, gain experience, get involved, season, Hebrides, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, HWDT, HWDT staff, scotland

HWDT Discovery Centre Reopens this Easter Weekend

Our Discovery Centre re-opens this Easter Weekend, Saturday 31st March! Come down and see what we're all about.

All Aboard! Silurian Opens her Doors to the Public in Aid of British Science Week

To celebrate British Science Week, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) are proudly hosting an exciting day of events in Tobermory on Saturday the 10th of March.

Silurian, Events & OutreachMorven Summers20 February 2018Silurian, sightings, open boat, research vessel, research, talk, citizenscience, science talk, Hebrides, Scotland, British Science Week, Tobermory, get involvedComment

HWDT Backs Petition in Defence of Scotland’s Countryside Rangers

HWDT calls on our supporters to sign the petition by the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association to help the Scottish Goverment recognise the value of our Countryside Rangers and take action to protect and strengthen this important service.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis11 December 2017whales, dolphins, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotland, research, monitoring, Mull, conservation, survey, ranger, petition, countryside rangerComment

"One day I will skipper a yacht and sail the world!"

Read Rosie's inspiring story and learn how HWDT has shaped her future.

Silurian, Guest Articles, Events & OutreachCaroline Willis5 December 2017Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trustvolunteer, conservation, skills development, gain experience, opportunities, marine conservation, youngcarer, disadvantagedyouth, youthtrip, teen team, volunteer holidays

HWDT Welcomes new Media and Communications Officer

HWDT is delighted to announce a new addition to their team! Lauren Macmillan will be taking over as Media and Communications Officer at HWDT from Morven Russell whilst she is on maternity leave for the next 12 months.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers5 December 2017marine conservation, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotland, Charityworks, Charityworks graduate scheme, HWDT staffComment

Young Carers get a Trip of a Lifetime

A fantastic trip out on Silurian for Crossroads Young Carers Cowal and Bute.

Silurian, Events & OutreachCaroline Willis25 October 2017Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trustvolunteer, conservation, skills development, gain experience, opportunities, marine conservation, youngcarer, disadvantagedyouth, youthtrip

Thanks to our 2017 Residential Volunteers

A massive thank you to our residential volunteer team of 2017, who have helped maximise our conservation output this summer.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers24 October 2017Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trustvolunteer, conservation, skills development, gain experience, opportunities, marine conservation

Discovery Centre celebrates 20th anniversary

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) occupying 28 Main Street, Tobermory. Over this time, the space has changed significantly; from a Bakery to office spaces, from grass-roots interpretation to an interactive Discovery Centre.

Events & OutreachAlison Lomax3 April 2017events, marine tourism, family, visitor attractions, Whats on mull, Tobermory, Discovery centre

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