Saving Wildcats
@saveourwildcats.bsky.social
Wildcat conservation and recovery in Scotland 🐾
Working with communities to bring the Highland tiger back from the brink of extinction 🧡
Working with communities to bring the Highland tiger back from the brink of extinction 🧡
Boys - get grafting 😻
The wildcats are being coupled up in the conservation breeding for release centre after slow introductions. Let's hope they crack on 🧡
Which pair is your favourite?
Don't miss a thing ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us 💌
The wildcats are being coupled up in the conservation breeding for release centre after slow introductions. Let's hope they crack on 🧡
Which pair is your favourite?
Don't miss a thing ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us 💌
February 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Boys - get grafting 😻
The wildcats are being coupled up in the conservation breeding for release centre after slow introductions. Let's hope they crack on 🧡
Which pair is your favourite?
Don't miss a thing ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us 💌
The wildcats are being coupled up in the conservation breeding for release centre after slow introductions. Let's hope they crack on 🧡
Which pair is your favourite?
Don't miss a thing ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us 💌
Monitoring wildcat health post-release 🩺
A recent study examining the first year of wildcat releases, found that follow up health-checks showed very few signs of injury or disease.
The wildcats also put on an average increase of 20% in bodyweight during the monitoring period ⚖️
A recent study examining the first year of wildcat releases, found that follow up health-checks showed very few signs of injury or disease.
The wildcats also put on an average increase of 20% in bodyweight during the monitoring period ⚖️
February 2, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Monitoring wildcat health post-release 🩺
A recent study examining the first year of wildcat releases, found that follow up health-checks showed very few signs of injury or disease.
The wildcats also put on an average increase of 20% in bodyweight during the monitoring period ⚖️
A recent study examining the first year of wildcat releases, found that follow up health-checks showed very few signs of injury or disease.
The wildcats also put on an average increase of 20% in bodyweight during the monitoring period ⚖️
Reposted by Saving Wildcats
WildCRU is happy to be supporting @saveourwildcats.bsky.social with their continued efforts to restore Scottish wildcat populations.
🎉 @NatureScot has awarded Saving Wildcats over £400,000 from the Nature Restoration Fund 🎉
This funding will build on the success of the project and help to move towards a restored Scottish wildcat population and a fair coexistence between wildcats and people 🐾
This funding will build on the success of the project and help to move towards a restored Scottish wildcat population and a fair coexistence between wildcats and people 🐾
January 29, 2026 at 11:42 AM
WildCRU is happy to be supporting @saveourwildcats.bsky.social with their continued efforts to restore Scottish wildcat populations.
There’s a new arrival in the CBRC!
The beautiful Isobel has arrived from Alladale Wilderness Reserve and, clearly, she settled very quickly!
Isobel will hopefully soon be introduced to male wildcat Ordie this breeding season 😻
The beautiful Isobel has arrived from Alladale Wilderness Reserve and, clearly, she settled very quickly!
Isobel will hopefully soon be introduced to male wildcat Ordie this breeding season 😻
January 30, 2026 at 10:15 AM
There’s a new arrival in the CBRC!
The beautiful Isobel has arrived from Alladale Wilderness Reserve and, clearly, she settled very quickly!
Isobel will hopefully soon be introduced to male wildcat Ordie this breeding season 😻
The beautiful Isobel has arrived from Alladale Wilderness Reserve and, clearly, she settled very quickly!
Isobel will hopefully soon be introduced to male wildcat Ordie this breeding season 😻
The topic of translocations 💬
Conservation translocations (moving and releasing animals for the purpose of recovering a species) can invite interest and strong opinions.
On 4 Feb, join field operations manager, Louise, at The University of Edinburgh's FREE event discussing this approach ⬇️
Conservation translocations (moving and releasing animals for the purpose of recovering a species) can invite interest and strong opinions.
On 4 Feb, join field operations manager, Louise, at The University of Edinburgh's FREE event discussing this approach ⬇️
January 29, 2026 at 10:29 AM
The topic of translocations 💬
Conservation translocations (moving and releasing animals for the purpose of recovering a species) can invite interest and strong opinions.
On 4 Feb, join field operations manager, Louise, at The University of Edinburgh's FREE event discussing this approach ⬇️
Conservation translocations (moving and releasing animals for the purpose of recovering a species) can invite interest and strong opinions.
On 4 Feb, join field operations manager, Louise, at The University of Edinburgh's FREE event discussing this approach ⬇️
🎉 @NatureScot has awarded Saving Wildcats over £400,000 from the Nature Restoration Fund 🎉
This funding will build on the success of the project and help to move towards a restored Scottish wildcat population and a fair coexistence between wildcats and people 🐾
This funding will build on the success of the project and help to move towards a restored Scottish wildcat population and a fair coexistence between wildcats and people 🐾
January 28, 2026 at 12:37 PM
🎉 @NatureScot has awarded Saving Wildcats over £400,000 from the Nature Restoration Fund 🎉
This funding will build on the success of the project and help to move towards a restored Scottish wildcat population and a fair coexistence between wildcats and people 🐾
This funding will build on the success of the project and help to move towards a restored Scottish wildcat population and a fair coexistence between wildcats and people 🐾
📢 IT'S BACK‼️
BBC ALBA's much loved two-part documentary about the return of Scotland's wildcats is available again on BBC iPlayer 🎉
The exciting series shares exclusive footage from behind the scenes of the first year of wildcat releases into the Cairngorms National Park ⬇️
BBC ALBA's much loved two-part documentary about the return of Scotland's wildcats is available again on BBC iPlayer 🎉
The exciting series shares exclusive footage from behind the scenes of the first year of wildcat releases into the Cairngorms National Park ⬇️
January 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM
📢 IT'S BACK‼️
BBC ALBA's much loved two-part documentary about the return of Scotland's wildcats is available again on BBC iPlayer 🎉
The exciting series shares exclusive footage from behind the scenes of the first year of wildcat releases into the Cairngorms National Park ⬇️
BBC ALBA's much loved two-part documentary about the return of Scotland's wildcats is available again on BBC iPlayer 🎉
The exciting series shares exclusive footage from behind the scenes of the first year of wildcat releases into the Cairngorms National Park ⬇️
Monday morning parenting 😹
Margaret has been endlessly patient, nurturing, and playful with her boisterous boy, Bramble.
Soon, he’ll be ready move into his own pre-release enclosure, and give his mama a break 💤
Be part of Margaret (and Bramble's) story ⬇️
Margaret has been endlessly patient, nurturing, and playful with her boisterous boy, Bramble.
Soon, he’ll be ready move into his own pre-release enclosure, and give his mama a break 💤
Be part of Margaret (and Bramble's) story ⬇️
January 26, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Monday morning parenting 😹
Margaret has been endlessly patient, nurturing, and playful with her boisterous boy, Bramble.
Soon, he’ll be ready move into his own pre-release enclosure, and give his mama a break 💤
Be part of Margaret (and Bramble's) story ⬇️
Margaret has been endlessly patient, nurturing, and playful with her boisterous boy, Bramble.
Soon, he’ll be ready move into his own pre-release enclosure, and give his mama a break 💤
Be part of Margaret (and Bramble's) story ⬇️
When January has felt like at least six of your nine lives 💀
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM
When January has felt like at least six of your nine lives 💀
Work with wildcats 🐾
We're looking for a volunteer to assist the animal team with classifying CCTV data of wildcat behaviour from the breeding for release centre, at @highlandwpark.bsky.social 🌄
Duties may also include food and enrichment preparation, and enclosure maintenance ⬇️
We're looking for a volunteer to assist the animal team with classifying CCTV data of wildcat behaviour from the breeding for release centre, at @highlandwpark.bsky.social 🌄
Duties may also include food and enrichment preparation, and enclosure maintenance ⬇️
January 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Work with wildcats 🐾
We're looking for a volunteer to assist the animal team with classifying CCTV data of wildcat behaviour from the breeding for release centre, at @highlandwpark.bsky.social 🌄
Duties may also include food and enrichment preparation, and enclosure maintenance ⬇️
We're looking for a volunteer to assist the animal team with classifying CCTV data of wildcat behaviour from the breeding for release centre, at @highlandwpark.bsky.social 🌄
Duties may also include food and enrichment preparation, and enclosure maintenance ⬇️
Pre-purring for Valentine’s Day? So are the wildcats 😻
As the wildcat couples in the conservation breeding for release centre are getting better acquainted during breeding season, you can gift your loved one wildcat sponsorship 🧡
Go WILD for your Valentine ⬇️
As the wildcat couples in the conservation breeding for release centre are getting better acquainted during breeding season, you can gift your loved one wildcat sponsorship 🧡
Go WILD for your Valentine ⬇️
January 21, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Pre-purring for Valentine’s Day? So are the wildcats 😻
As the wildcat couples in the conservation breeding for release centre are getting better acquainted during breeding season, you can gift your loved one wildcat sponsorship 🧡
Go WILD for your Valentine ⬇️
As the wildcat couples in the conservation breeding for release centre are getting better acquainted during breeding season, you can gift your loved one wildcat sponsorship 🧡
Go WILD for your Valentine ⬇️
Nae a bad view ✨️
Last night, the green and red hues of the northern lights shone brightly over the conservation breeding for release centre, based @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
Even a wildcat can't be grumpy under that sky!
Did you see them from where you are? 🔭
Last night, the green and red hues of the northern lights shone brightly over the conservation breeding for release centre, based @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
Even a wildcat can't be grumpy under that sky!
Did you see them from where you are? 🔭
January 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Nae a bad view ✨️
Last night, the green and red hues of the northern lights shone brightly over the conservation breeding for release centre, based @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
Even a wildcat can't be grumpy under that sky!
Did you see them from where you are? 🔭
Last night, the green and red hues of the northern lights shone brightly over the conservation breeding for release centre, based @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
Even a wildcat can't be grumpy under that sky!
Did you see them from where you are? 🔭
Careful breeding 🧬
The wildcats that are part of this project have been carefully selected from the UK conservation breeding programme 🧡
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland manages the wildcat ‘studbook’, guiding members on which animals to breed to boost the captive population's genetics ✅
The wildcats that are part of this project have been carefully selected from the UK conservation breeding programme 🧡
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland manages the wildcat ‘studbook’, guiding members on which animals to breed to boost the captive population's genetics ✅
January 19, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Careful breeding 🧬
The wildcats that are part of this project have been carefully selected from the UK conservation breeding programme 🧡
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland manages the wildcat ‘studbook’, guiding members on which animals to breed to boost the captive population's genetics ✅
The wildcats that are part of this project have been carefully selected from the UK conservation breeding programme 🧡
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland manages the wildcat ‘studbook’, guiding members on which animals to breed to boost the captive population's genetics ✅
Bear the labrador walks for wildcats 🐾
In an incredibly touching tribute, Bear (and his human, Irina) walked 5km in memory of Irina's husband, Stephen, who was passionate about wildlife.
Together, the inspiring pair have raised over £1,250 to save Scotland's wildcats 🧡
Read their story ⬇️
In an incredibly touching tribute, Bear (and his human, Irina) walked 5km in memory of Irina's husband, Stephen, who was passionate about wildlife.
Together, the inspiring pair have raised over £1,250 to save Scotland's wildcats 🧡
Read their story ⬇️
January 17, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Bear the labrador walks for wildcats 🐾
In an incredibly touching tribute, Bear (and his human, Irina) walked 5km in memory of Irina's husband, Stephen, who was passionate about wildlife.
Together, the inspiring pair have raised over £1,250 to save Scotland's wildcats 🧡
Read their story ⬇️
In an incredibly touching tribute, Bear (and his human, Irina) walked 5km in memory of Irina's husband, Stephen, who was passionate about wildlife.
Together, the inspiring pair have raised over £1,250 to save Scotland's wildcats 🧡
Read their story ⬇️
A tiger CAN change its stripes 🐯
A wildcat's coat markings change as they mature, so it can be difficult to visually assess a potential wildcat kitten 🔍
Experts typically wait until an individual is at least six months old before looking for key wildcat characteristics ⬇️
A wildcat's coat markings change as they mature, so it can be difficult to visually assess a potential wildcat kitten 🔍
Experts typically wait until an individual is at least six months old before looking for key wildcat characteristics ⬇️
January 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM
A tiger CAN change its stripes 🐯
A wildcat's coat markings change as they mature, so it can be difficult to visually assess a potential wildcat kitten 🔍
Experts typically wait until an individual is at least six months old before looking for key wildcat characteristics ⬇️
A wildcat's coat markings change as they mature, so it can be difficult to visually assess a potential wildcat kitten 🔍
Experts typically wait until an individual is at least six months old before looking for key wildcat characteristics ⬇️
Catching the tail end 📸
Over 100 camera traps, many donated by @naturespy.bsky.social, are distributed across the project area. They are useful for monitoring body condition and behaviour, among other things.
Although sometimes the wildcats only want to show off their favourite feature 👀
Over 100 camera traps, many donated by @naturespy.bsky.social, are distributed across the project area. They are useful for monitoring body condition and behaviour, among other things.
Although sometimes the wildcats only want to show off their favourite feature 👀
January 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Catching the tail end 📸
Over 100 camera traps, many donated by @naturespy.bsky.social, are distributed across the project area. They are useful for monitoring body condition and behaviour, among other things.
Although sometimes the wildcats only want to show off their favourite feature 👀
Over 100 camera traps, many donated by @naturespy.bsky.social, are distributed across the project area. They are useful for monitoring body condition and behaviour, among other things.
Although sometimes the wildcats only want to show off their favourite feature 👀
We've got your next night out covered 🎉
‘Clinging by a Claw’ is screening in:
🎟️ Newtonmore, Highland - 15 January
🎟️ Edinburgh Zoo - 22 January
Narrated by Outlander star, @samheughan63.bsky.social, this touching documentary shares the story of the wildcats’ return to Scotland ⬇️
‘Clinging by a Claw’ is screening in:
🎟️ Newtonmore, Highland - 15 January
🎟️ Edinburgh Zoo - 22 January
Narrated by Outlander star, @samheughan63.bsky.social, this touching documentary shares the story of the wildcats’ return to Scotland ⬇️
January 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM
We've got your next night out covered 🎉
‘Clinging by a Claw’ is screening in:
🎟️ Newtonmore, Highland - 15 January
🎟️ Edinburgh Zoo - 22 January
Narrated by Outlander star, @samheughan63.bsky.social, this touching documentary shares the story of the wildcats’ return to Scotland ⬇️
‘Clinging by a Claw’ is screening in:
🎟️ Newtonmore, Highland - 15 January
🎟️ Edinburgh Zoo - 22 January
Narrated by Outlander star, @samheughan63.bsky.social, this touching documentary shares the story of the wildcats’ return to Scotland ⬇️
What's in a name? 🤔
@cairngormsconnect.bsky.social's communications officer, Rosie, reveals the cultural meanings behind the names given to the released wildcats, including those named by community members living alongside them in the Cairngorms National Park 🏴
Read the insightful new blog ⬇️
@cairngormsconnect.bsky.social's communications officer, Rosie, reveals the cultural meanings behind the names given to the released wildcats, including those named by community members living alongside them in the Cairngorms National Park 🏴
Read the insightful new blog ⬇️
January 13, 2026 at 12:24 PM
What's in a name? 🤔
@cairngormsconnect.bsky.social's communications officer, Rosie, reveals the cultural meanings behind the names given to the released wildcats, including those named by community members living alongside them in the Cairngorms National Park 🏴
Read the insightful new blog ⬇️
@cairngormsconnect.bsky.social's communications officer, Rosie, reveals the cultural meanings behind the names given to the released wildcats, including those named by community members living alongside them in the Cairngorms National Park 🏴
Read the insightful new blog ⬇️
Part of a bigger picture 🖼️
Saving Wildcats and the Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust are looking for an artist to deliver a mural on the front of the Glenmore Visitor Centre 🎨
The piece will focus on the Scottish Highlands' rich biodiversity, including the wildcat ⬇️
Saving Wildcats and the Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust are looking for an artist to deliver a mural on the front of the Glenmore Visitor Centre 🎨
The piece will focus on the Scottish Highlands' rich biodiversity, including the wildcat ⬇️
January 12, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Part of a bigger picture 🖼️
Saving Wildcats and the Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust are looking for an artist to deliver a mural on the front of the Glenmore Visitor Centre 🎨
The piece will focus on the Scottish Highlands' rich biodiversity, including the wildcat ⬇️
Saving Wildcats and the Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust are looking for an artist to deliver a mural on the front of the Glenmore Visitor Centre 🎨
The piece will focus on the Scottish Highlands' rich biodiversity, including the wildcat ⬇️
Can you tell which wildcat is AI? 😼
We’ve been tagged in lots of AI generated images of wildcats lately. Some are very convincing, others… not so much!
While it can be difficult to know what’s real and what’s not, you can be confident that our images are always photos of European wildcats 🧡
We’ve been tagged in lots of AI generated images of wildcats lately. Some are very convincing, others… not so much!
While it can be difficult to know what’s real and what’s not, you can be confident that our images are always photos of European wildcats 🧡
January 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Can you tell which wildcat is AI? 😼
We’ve been tagged in lots of AI generated images of wildcats lately. Some are very convincing, others… not so much!
While it can be difficult to know what’s real and what’s not, you can be confident that our images are always photos of European wildcats 🧡
We’ve been tagged in lots of AI generated images of wildcats lately. Some are very convincing, others… not so much!
While it can be difficult to know what’s real and what’s not, you can be confident that our images are always photos of European wildcats 🧡
There’s ‘snow stopping Bramble ❄️
Margaret and Oscar’s kitten is growing up to be a handsome wee chap.
He'll be eligible for release later this year, and we think he'll break hearts across the Cairngorms National Park 🧡
By sponsoring his parents, you can follow his journey ⬇️
Margaret and Oscar’s kitten is growing up to be a handsome wee chap.
He'll be eligible for release later this year, and we think he'll break hearts across the Cairngorms National Park 🧡
By sponsoring his parents, you can follow his journey ⬇️
January 8, 2026 at 10:50 AM
There’s ‘snow stopping Bramble ❄️
Margaret and Oscar’s kitten is growing up to be a handsome wee chap.
He'll be eligible for release later this year, and we think he'll break hearts across the Cairngorms National Park 🧡
By sponsoring his parents, you can follow his journey ⬇️
Margaret and Oscar’s kitten is growing up to be a handsome wee chap.
He'll be eligible for release later this year, and we think he'll break hearts across the Cairngorms National Park 🧡
By sponsoring his parents, you can follow his journey ⬇️
Effective conservation requires collaboration 🌿
This partnership project proudly works with many supporting organisations and external advisors to give the released wildcats the best chance of producing a healthy, sustainable population.
Find out about our supporters ⬇️
This partnership project proudly works with many supporting organisations and external advisors to give the released wildcats the best chance of producing a healthy, sustainable population.
Find out about our supporters ⬇️
January 7, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Effective conservation requires collaboration 🌿
This partnership project proudly works with many supporting organisations and external advisors to give the released wildcats the best chance of producing a healthy, sustainable population.
Find out about our supporters ⬇️
This partnership project proudly works with many supporting organisations and external advisors to give the released wildcats the best chance of producing a healthy, sustainable population.
Find out about our supporters ⬇️
Love is in the air 🧡
Wildcat breeding season is upon us, and the team are preparing to mix this year’s purr-fect pairs over the next few weeks.
While most have been coupled before, there may be a new introduction… 😻
Keep up to date ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us
Wildcat breeding season is upon us, and the team are preparing to mix this year’s purr-fect pairs over the next few weeks.
While most have been coupled before, there may be a new introduction… 😻
Keep up to date ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Love is in the air 🧡
Wildcat breeding season is upon us, and the team are preparing to mix this year’s purr-fect pairs over the next few weeks.
While most have been coupled before, there may be a new introduction… 😻
Keep up to date ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us
Wildcat breeding season is upon us, and the team are preparing to mix this year’s purr-fect pairs over the next few weeks.
While most have been coupled before, there may be a new introduction… 😻
Keep up to date ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us
Just go with the snow 🌨️
It's been very snowy in the Cairngorms National Park. The arctic weather is making tracking the released population a wee bit tricky.
Luckily, the extensive network of trail cameras are still recording - and it's not just wildcats that pass by them 🐾
It's been very snowy in the Cairngorms National Park. The arctic weather is making tracking the released population a wee bit tricky.
Luckily, the extensive network of trail cameras are still recording - and it's not just wildcats that pass by them 🐾
January 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Just go with the snow 🌨️
It's been very snowy in the Cairngorms National Park. The arctic weather is making tracking the released population a wee bit tricky.
Luckily, the extensive network of trail cameras are still recording - and it's not just wildcats that pass by them 🐾
It's been very snowy in the Cairngorms National Park. The arctic weather is making tracking the released population a wee bit tricky.
Luckily, the extensive network of trail cameras are still recording - and it's not just wildcats that pass by them 🐾
What’s your new year’s resolution? ✨
The wildcats in the pre-release enclosures will be practicing the crucial skills they need to survive a challenging life in the wild.
They'll be navigating complex terrain, finding shelter, climbing trees, and refining their hunting techniques 🐾
The wildcats in the pre-release enclosures will be practicing the crucial skills they need to survive a challenging life in the wild.
They'll be navigating complex terrain, finding shelter, climbing trees, and refining their hunting techniques 🐾
January 2, 2026 at 10:07 AM
What’s your new year’s resolution? ✨
The wildcats in the pre-release enclosures will be practicing the crucial skills they need to survive a challenging life in the wild.
They'll be navigating complex terrain, finding shelter, climbing trees, and refining their hunting techniques 🐾
The wildcats in the pre-release enclosures will be practicing the crucial skills they need to survive a challenging life in the wild.
They'll be navigating complex terrain, finding shelter, climbing trees, and refining their hunting techniques 🐾