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A dedicated and experienced Countryside Ranger Service operates on the Bowhill Estate with the responsibility of enhancing visitor enjoyment of the countryside alongside education and conservation.







Conservation

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Rangers monitor and survey a whole range of wildlife, such as red squirrels, bats, birds and plants.  This allows us to take practical action if there is a threat to the survival of a particular species.  Installing and monitoring bird and bat boxes, and managing public access are a few of the practical solutions we employ.



Education

Pond dipping with the Ranger Service
Rangers work with schools to encourage a greater understanding of a working country estate, conservation and wildlife.  Schools can take part in a wide range of activities which make learning about the countryside an enjoyable experience.


Recreation

Multi-user trails
Rangers provide formal and informal recreation facilities throughout the Estate.  This includes providing information boards and picnic benches at key sites as well as a range of waymarked walks, mountain bike trails and horse trails.  Something for everyone.  And of course, the Adventure Playground is not to be missed by big kids and little alike!


Events

2009 Events
Fungi Foray with Professor Roy Watling: 2007
Throughout the year, the Rangers organise guided walks and talks for the public to come and discover the wonders of nature for themselves.  Furthermore, we host many outdoor events,  for a wide range of organisations including mountain bike races, orienteering and car rallies which are all regular activities.  Check our news or events pages or contact us for details.


Volunteers

Royal Bank of Scotland Corporate volunteer day

The Rangers' work is never done, and even during periods when the park is quiet there is plenty going on.  If you would like to lend a hand on a variety of conservation, access or wildlife focussed projects then please contact one of the Rangers.




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Look out for our next events...

Msfits Theatre Company - Woman Behaving Madly - 19th March. Easter Fun Day - 4th April

Fact of the Week

Fact of the Week
Between 1831 and 1832 it was decided to move the main entrance to Bowhill from the south side to the north side. This alteration meant moving the staircase from the central axis of the house to the west, enlarging the Gallery Hall and extending the drawing room to take in the entrance hall and porch of the replaced south entrance

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