Welcome to your latest Wild Places News, brought to you in the height of summer. Why not grab some shade and a cool drink and dip into what's happening in the wild places?
Whether it's beach cleans on Skye; path surveys on Ben Nevis; rights for nature: indexing wild places; or opportunities for under-represented communities and remote workers... We are sure you'll find something of interest below.
The Trust's Director of Policy David Fleetwood provides an update on the ongoing development of the Trust’s Wild Places Index - a tool designed to guide humans to leave a lasting legacy of protected and thriving wild places across the UK.
Read why Trust CEO David Balharry is calling for groups to work together to deliver integrated planning and regulation for the protection of Scotland's wild places. And support our Fighting Fund appeal.
John Muir Trust Trustee Emily Sutton explores why our legal systems and doctrines must evolve to accommodate a deeper recognition of the value of nature and shares the Trust's view.
Our Nevis Conservation Officer shares photos of her recent tasks and training. Plus, this summer marks 25 years of the Trust caring for one of the UK's most important wild landscapes. Please support our work by donating to the Nevis 25 Appeal
Local mountain guide and photographer Adrian Trendall shares his thoughts about - and pictures of -marine debris, following a recent community beach clean on Skye's Strathaird peninsula.
This year, our educational hiking programme run in partnership with Tiso and Mhor Outdoor, gave five new partners the chance to enrich their communities with outdoor experiences over eight weeks.
Sited away from our 10 original A-frame Kylesku Lodges, White Cairn is perched in a unique location with uninterrupted views over the loch and Quinag. Treat yourself to a relaxing break in our most luxurious lodge - now booking for 2026.
Step up for Wild Places: A remote-working team comes together while 'climbing Ben Nevis' in steps to raise funds for the conservation of Britain’s wild places. Read more.
Want to find out more about the John Muir Award? Sign up to attend one of our free 90 minute monthly workshops, to learn about the Wild Places Guardian Award.
Get organised in 2026 with a new Wild Nature Diary and Calendar packed full of gorgeous photos curated by nature, wildlife and adventure photographer John Beatty. Buy both as a bundle and save. All profit from your purchase here goes towards the John Muir Trust's work to protect wild places.
