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South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre is the local records centre for the region. It

South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre (SWSEIC) is the local environmental records centre for SW Scotland. The Centre collates, manages and disseminates information on the flora, fauna, geology and other aspects of the region's natural environment to interested individuals, communities and organisations and promotes and encourages biological recording in the region. The Centre was established in 2004 and was formerly known as Dumfries and Galloway Environmental Resources Centre,

01/11/2026

Wildlife news from SWSEIC - November 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/152dde0dbd6d/wildlife-news-from-swseic-nov-2026

30/10/2026

Come an join SWSEIC staff and our firends at Nith Life for n evening talk about the waders of the River Nith and Nith Estuary. Booking links below...

Looking forward to our next event with Mark Pollitt of South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre. Book your spot her at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003913532319?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/10/2026

Wildlife news from SWSEIC - October 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/9de287fd5344/wildlife-news-from-swseic-oct-2026

30/09/2026

Join us this Saturday at 1pm in for a talk about garden wildlife, how to encourage different species to your garden and how to share information about what you see. Malcolm and Mark will be on hand to answer your questions about our local wildlife...

The Southern Uplands Partnership
D&G Climate Hub
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere
Golden Hedgehogs Conservation Initiative Dalbeattie

Free community talk on Saturday 3rd October at Rocks & Wheels (wee hoose) in Dalbeattie.

23/09/2026

16/09/2026

Do you live in the Eskdalemuir area? Join us at the Community Hub on Thu 24th Sep, 6-8pm to find out about some of the special wildlife around there, see what wildlife was found this summer by locals and volunteer recorders, and see some footage from the trail cameras that have been loaned out locally.

Please join us for an informative, fun and free talk on all things Wildlife in Eskdalemuir.

This is to round off our previous nature workshops kindly brought to The Hub this year by The Southern Uplands Partnership and South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre

Its free and suitable for all ages!

03/09/2026

Wildlife news from SWSEIC September 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/5e15f481fa62/wildlife-news-from-swseic-sep-2026

11/08/2026

Always worth going for a walk in your lunch hour...

27/07/2026

Delighted to be with the community at Glenmidge last Saturday looking at some of the wildlife on the community-owned land. Great range of moths caught in the traps, and two species of small mammal in the Longworth traps. Fun day all round!

17/07/2026

Great day recording wildlife in Eskdalemuir with the support of local wildlife recorders and the local community. Over 80 species of moth, and some data collected in an area with no previous records. Thanks to all who helped.

Address

Studio 1, Hillhead Mill, Kirkgunzeon
Dumfries
DG28LA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441387760274

Website

http://www.swseic.org.uk/

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