RSPB Orkney

16/10/2026

That's us set up for the day at Palace Stores Birsay ! Pop by if you're coming to the shop and find out more about our plans for peatland restoration in the West Mainland.

16/10/2026

Come see us at Palace Stores in Birsay today to let us know your views about Peatland Restoration!

We'll be there from 10:30-3:30 with more information and surveys about the work that we're plannign to undertake in 2027 and 2028.

We've enjoyed chatting with those of you who have already come to see us in Dounby and in Rendall. We've especially enjoyed hearing about your memories of time up in the hills as children.

Chan't make it along today but want to have your views heard or find out more? Come see us at another consultaiton session:
Harray Hall, Tuesday 20th October, 10-6
Mistra shop in Evie, Saturday 24th October, 9-5
OR let us know your thoughts in this survey:

30/09/2026

HIDE CLOSURES- THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER

The Cottascarth hide will be unavailable due to the carpark being used for a private event from 11:30-3.

The Loons hide will also be unavailable due to habitat work all day.

Everything should be back to normal on Friday! Thanks so much for your understanding 🦆

03/09/2026

Guide in the Hide will be on Monday the 7th at the Loons!

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.