RSPB Orkney

23/07/2026

We're doing more wildflower planting sessions next week in Stromness, Kirkwall, and the Hope! (weather permitting of course)

Thank you to everyone who's come along so far! We've gotten loads of plants in the ground, and we've been very happy to be able to give some plants away to volunteers for their gardens as well.

22/07/2026

We'll be at the Birsay Moors hide on Monday to show you what birds are around!

25/06/2026

Guide in a Hide this week will be at Birsay Moors! Hopefully we'll see the Red-throated Divers!

23/06/2026

Come join us for a wildflower ID walk and/or to help plant wildflowers!

Give us a message or fill out this form: https://volunteer.rspb.org.uk/opportunities/117023-species-protection-wildflower-volunteer-orkney-2026-06-04 if you'd like to come along!

The first event is THIS WEDNESDAY evening at 7pm at Brodgar.

11/06/2026

This week's Guide in a Hide will be at the Loons!

01/06/2026

We're hiring!!

Warden – Orkney Reserves

Salary: £30,977.00 – £33,073.00
Closing date: 05/06/2026 11.59pm
Interviews: week beg 12/06/2026
Duration: 2 years full-time contract, reducing to 0.6 ft equivalent thereafter.
Benefits: Pension scheme, life assurance scheme, 26 days’ annual leave
Join the RSPB team working across Orkney’s stunning reserves, from moorland to seabird cliffs. We’re seeking a skilled, proactive warden to lead habitat, estate and livestock management, deliver conservation projects and support volunteers.

A hands-on, varied role in remote locations – ideal for someone adaptable, resilient and confident working outdoors year-round. Includes lone working and some weekends/evenings/early mornings.

For more information and to apply please visit

Find a job vacancy with the RSPB. Whether you're a scientist looking to work in conservation, a project manager eager to ply your trade in the third sector, or a friendly fundraising officer, there are always a host of great opportunities to become part of the RSPB flock.

28/05/2026

12/04/2026

Guide in a Hide is on tomorrow at The Loons from 10-1!

08/04/2026

In February 2026 RSPB Scotland’s first large scale peatland restoration project was completed on Birsay Moors, Orkney!

🌄A total of 146 hectares of blanket bog on Orkney's hills were restored
🦉Hen Harriers, Short-eared Owls, and other birds of prey use the area to live and hunt
🪺We're hoping there will be more waders like Golden Plovers nesting now that there will be more food for them on the site!


This project is supported by the Scottish Government's Peatland ACTION Fund delivered in partnership with NatureScot and other agencies.

Video: Iolo Jones