Welcome to our latest news and events round-up, keeping you connected to the work we’re doing to protect, restore and stand up for wild places.
In this edition, we shine a particular spotlight on Glenlude - our award-winning conservation hub in the Scottish Borders - where supporters are helping shape the future of restoration, accessibility and community engagement.
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported our Glenlude Appeal so far, helping us raise nearly £30,000 - brining us ever closer to our £50,000 target! If you’ve not donated already, you can find more information about award winning Glenlude here.
Glenlude is helping demonstrate how nature restoration, conservation and community can thrive together – and with your help, we can continue to grow its future. From habitat restoration and improved access to community engagement and learning opportunities, every donation helps make a difference.
This month, our Head of Policy Thomas Widrow talks to communities across Scotland that are affected by large-scale industrial development Read more.
Our Protect the Wild Campaign continues to focus on raising awareness of how industrial developments are transforming wild places like Sandwood Bay, which could be affected by proposals for a wind farm at Kinlochbervie. If you haven't already, please join the fight by signing up to support the campaign.
Protecting and restoring wild places
At Glenlude, our award-winning partnership with Phoenix Futures entered its 14th year, and celebrated with a sunny planting day in the Phoenix Forest. Read more. Glenlude is also key to introducing young people to conservation in wild places - enjoy Liv's description of day inspiring pupils from St Mary's School and see what they found on site.
Our Nevis team has been sharing skills with the latest cohort of UHI countryside ranger students – who recently graduated and received their John Muir Award certificates. While over on Skye, we're targetting young Sitka that are sprouting up in our native woodland at Keppoch. Find out more about invasive non native species and how to tackle them.
Connecting people to wild places
The John Muir Trust is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, or organisations, to undertake a comprehensive signage and access audit of the John Muir Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails. Find out more.
We are delighted to announce our 2026 Connect Outdoor partners – view them here. Through Connect Outdoors and partnerships with organisations including Tiso and Mhor Outdoor, we continue working to remove barriers and help more people experience and care for wild places.
Schiehallion was drizzly and the cloud base low, however, at this year's John Muir Trust staff gathering, our team spirits were high. We enjoyed discussing the Wild Places Index - a tool we are developing to give an objective analysis of the spectrum of wildness, based on a global scale, and how it changes over time. Find out more about the Wild Places Index.
Planning a holiday break? Our corporate partner, Responsible Travel, has over 1,100 walking holidays spanning six continents and over 100 countries – including 300 walking holidays in the UK! Plus, Responsible Travel is offering John Muir Trust Members a £100 voucher to use towards one of its holiday bookings.Consider joining us.
Thank you for your continued support of the John Muir Trust. We look forward to sharing more updates from across our work in the months ahead.
Meanwhile, our work continues every day. Visit our website for the latest stories, campaign updates and news from across the Trust.
Fundraise for wild places this summer by picking one of the wonderful mountains in our care (Schiehallion, Blà Bheinn or Ben Nevis). Track your steps and aim for the 'summit'.
Don't worry! Walking boots and rucksacks are not essential.Our flexible, feel-good challenge fits into your day and can be done during lunch breaks or on commutes – perfect for connecting with friends and colleagues, encouraging movement, and supporting a meaningful cause. Find out how to sign up to Step Up for Wild Places.
Becoming a Member of the John Muir Trust will help us protect the wild places in our care, campaign on the urgent issues facing wild places and connect more people with them.
