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 🧡
Did you catch us on BBC Countryfile yesterday? 👀
In the (very) early hours, Hamza Yassin Photography joined animal team leader, Estelle, to release three wildcats into the wild and help save their species in Scotland 🏴
Catch up on BBC iPlayer to find out how they got on ⬇️
In the (very) early hours, Hamza Yassin Photography joined animal team leader, Estelle, to release three wildcats into the wild and help save their species in Scotland 🏴
Catch up on BBC iPlayer to find out how they got on ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Did you catch us on BBC Countryfile yesterday? 👀
In the (very) early hours, Hamza Yassin Photography joined animal team leader, Estelle, to release three wildcats into the wild and help save their species in Scotland 🏴
Catch up on BBC iPlayer to find out how they got on ⬇️
In the (very) early hours, Hamza Yassin Photography joined animal team leader, Estelle, to release three wildcats into the wild and help save their species in Scotland 🏴
Catch up on BBC iPlayer to find out how they got on ⬇️
Earlier this month, the team were delighted to support the match balls for the Newtonmore Camanachd Club's under 17s shinty final 🏑
The Highland town of Newtonmore has a strong cultural connection to shinty and wildcats, and we’re proud to part of this community 🏴
📸 Aidan Woods
The Highland town of Newtonmore has a strong cultural connection to shinty and wildcats, and we’re proud to part of this community 🏴
📸 Aidan Woods
November 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Earlier this month, the team were delighted to support the match balls for the Newtonmore Camanachd Club's under 17s shinty final 🏑
The Highland town of Newtonmore has a strong cultural connection to shinty and wildcats, and we’re proud to part of this community 🏴
📸 Aidan Woods
The Highland town of Newtonmore has a strong cultural connection to shinty and wildcats, and we’re proud to part of this community 🏴
📸 Aidan Woods
Find out what it's like to release a wildcat into the wild 🌄
BBC Countryfile's @hamzayassin.bsky.social joined the team to release three wildcats into the Cairngorms National Park 🎥
Don't miss their exclusive behind the scenes footage, on BBC One on Sunday 16 November, 5.25pm ⬇️
BBC Countryfile's @hamzayassin.bsky.social joined the team to release three wildcats into the Cairngorms National Park 🎥
Don't miss their exclusive behind the scenes footage, on BBC One on Sunday 16 November, 5.25pm ⬇️
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Find out what it's like to release a wildcat into the wild 🌄
BBC Countryfile's @hamzayassin.bsky.social joined the team to release three wildcats into the Cairngorms National Park 🎥
Don't miss their exclusive behind the scenes footage, on BBC One on Sunday 16 November, 5.25pm ⬇️
BBC Countryfile's @hamzayassin.bsky.social joined the team to release three wildcats into the Cairngorms National Park 🎥
Don't miss their exclusive behind the scenes footage, on BBC One on Sunday 16 November, 5.25pm ⬇️
Last month, we joined @cairngormsconnect.bsky.social for Hill to Grill - a day of food and activities, celebrating our local landscapes 🌄
We were delighted to share how farmers and backyard-poultry keepers are working with us to protect their chickens and wildcat-friendly eggs from predation 🍳
We were delighted to share how farmers and backyard-poultry keepers are working with us to protect their chickens and wildcat-friendly eggs from predation 🍳
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Last month, we joined @cairngormsconnect.bsky.social for Hill to Grill - a day of food and activities, celebrating our local landscapes 🌄
We were delighted to share how farmers and backyard-poultry keepers are working with us to protect their chickens and wildcat-friendly eggs from predation 🍳
We were delighted to share how farmers and backyard-poultry keepers are working with us to protect their chickens and wildcat-friendly eggs from predation 🍳
Your sightings are saving wildcats 👀
Is an unfamiliar cat appearing in your garden? Or perhaps you've spotted field voles or rabbits near your veg patch? 🐰
@naturescot.bsky.social's Dr Roo Campbell explains how recording your sightings is crucial for wildcat conservation ⬇️
Is an unfamiliar cat appearing in your garden? Or perhaps you've spotted field voles or rabbits near your veg patch? 🐰
@naturescot.bsky.social's Dr Roo Campbell explains how recording your sightings is crucial for wildcat conservation ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Your sightings are saving wildcats 👀
Is an unfamiliar cat appearing in your garden? Or perhaps you've spotted field voles or rabbits near your veg patch? 🐰
@naturescot.bsky.social's Dr Roo Campbell explains how recording your sightings is crucial for wildcat conservation ⬇️
Is an unfamiliar cat appearing in your garden? Or perhaps you've spotted field voles or rabbits near your veg patch? 🐰
@naturescot.bsky.social's Dr Roo Campbell explains how recording your sightings is crucial for wildcat conservation ⬇️
Wildcat markings continue to change during their first year of life, and even an adult’s coat may vary seasonally.
That said, consistent traits have allowed the team to identify a dispersed wild-born kitten from earlier this year on the cameras 📸
Can you see the similarities? 🔍
That said, consistent traits have allowed the team to identify a dispersed wild-born kitten from earlier this year on the cameras 📸
Can you see the similarities? 🔍
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Wildcat markings continue to change during their first year of life, and even an adult’s coat may vary seasonally.
That said, consistent traits have allowed the team to identify a dispersed wild-born kitten from earlier this year on the cameras 📸
Can you see the similarities? 🔍
That said, consistent traits have allowed the team to identify a dispersed wild-born kitten from earlier this year on the cameras 📸
Can you see the similarities? 🔍
We recently joined @catsprotection.bsky.social as they showcased their new Cats Manifesto Scotland to MSPs and animal welfare stakeholders.
The publication calls for stronger political support to improve cat welfare, inc. mandatory microchipping, which would support wildcats in Scotland 🏴
The publication calls for stronger political support to improve cat welfare, inc. mandatory microchipping, which would support wildcats in Scotland 🏴
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We recently joined @catsprotection.bsky.social as they showcased their new Cats Manifesto Scotland to MSPs and animal welfare stakeholders.
The publication calls for stronger political support to improve cat welfare, inc. mandatory microchipping, which would support wildcats in Scotland 🏴
The publication calls for stronger political support to improve cat welfare, inc. mandatory microchipping, which would support wildcats in Scotland 🏴
Stop scrolling and settle here with Skye 🌤️
Last year, she was nursing her kittens in the conservation breeding for release centre. Now, they're roaming wild in the Cairngorms National Park.
Be part of her journey and help save her species in Scotland ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor 🧡
Last year, she was nursing her kittens in the conservation breeding for release centre. Now, they're roaming wild in the Cairngorms National Park.
Be part of her journey and help save her species in Scotland ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor 🧡
November 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Stop scrolling and settle here with Skye 🌤️
Last year, she was nursing her kittens in the conservation breeding for release centre. Now, they're roaming wild in the Cairngorms National Park.
Be part of her journey and help save her species in Scotland ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor 🧡
Last year, she was nursing her kittens in the conservation breeding for release centre. Now, they're roaming wild in the Cairngorms National Park.
Be part of her journey and help save her species in Scotland ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor 🧡
Callie got papped (again) 😸
Forestry and Land Scotland's Maree Morrison spotted wildcat Callie, who has become somewhat of a local celebrity. Maree managed to get this beautiful photo before she darted away.
Wildcats are typically elusive, but if you are lucky enough to see one ⬇️
Forestry and Land Scotland's Maree Morrison spotted wildcat Callie, who has become somewhat of a local celebrity. Maree managed to get this beautiful photo before she darted away.
Wildcats are typically elusive, but if you are lucky enough to see one ⬇️
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Callie got papped (again) 😸
Forestry and Land Scotland's Maree Morrison spotted wildcat Callie, who has become somewhat of a local celebrity. Maree managed to get this beautiful photo before she darted away.
Wildcats are typically elusive, but if you are lucky enough to see one ⬇️
Forestry and Land Scotland's Maree Morrison spotted wildcat Callie, who has become somewhat of a local celebrity. Maree managed to get this beautiful photo before she darted away.
Wildcats are typically elusive, but if you are lucky enough to see one ⬇️
Led by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Saving Wildcats is a collaboration of many supporting organisations working together to save this iconic species in Scotland 🏴
Key stakeholders, including @naturescot.bsky.social's Martin Gaywood, joined the team to release 18 wildcats into the wild.
Key stakeholders, including @naturescot.bsky.social's Martin Gaywood, joined the team to release 18 wildcats into the wild.
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Led by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Saving Wildcats is a collaboration of many supporting organisations working together to save this iconic species in Scotland 🏴
Key stakeholders, including @naturescot.bsky.social's Martin Gaywood, joined the team to release 18 wildcats into the wild.
Key stakeholders, including @naturescot.bsky.social's Martin Gaywood, joined the team to release 18 wildcats into the wild.
"I know I left my kitten here somewhere." 👀
A wildcat's striped coat allows them to blend in amongst vegetation. This can aid adults when hunting prey and hide kittens from potential predators.
Unfortunately for Margaret, her kitten's disguise was working a little too well! 🐾
A wildcat's striped coat allows them to blend in amongst vegetation. This can aid adults when hunting prey and hide kittens from potential predators.
Unfortunately for Margaret, her kitten's disguise was working a little too well! 🐾
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
"I know I left my kitten here somewhere." 👀
A wildcat's striped coat allows them to blend in amongst vegetation. This can aid adults when hunting prey and hide kittens from potential predators.
Unfortunately for Margaret, her kitten's disguise was working a little too well! 🐾
A wildcat's striped coat allows them to blend in amongst vegetation. This can aid adults when hunting prey and hide kittens from potential predators.
Unfortunately for Margaret, her kitten's disguise was working a little too well! 🐾
Purr-anormal Cativity 👻 (Too much?)
In the theme of Halloween, we thought we'd share a few skeletal snaps of the wildcats, including @highlandwpark.bsky.social's female, Fian, and one of the sponsors' wildcats, Oscar.
See if you can spot their microchips 🩻
In the theme of Halloween, we thought we'd share a few skeletal snaps of the wildcats, including @highlandwpark.bsky.social's female, Fian, and one of the sponsors' wildcats, Oscar.
See if you can spot their microchips 🩻
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Purr-anormal Cativity 👻 (Too much?)
In the theme of Halloween, we thought we'd share a few skeletal snaps of the wildcats, including @highlandwpark.bsky.social's female, Fian, and one of the sponsors' wildcats, Oscar.
See if you can spot their microchips 🩻
In the theme of Halloween, we thought we'd share a few skeletal snaps of the wildcats, including @highlandwpark.bsky.social's female, Fian, and one of the sponsors' wildcats, Oscar.
See if you can spot their microchips 🩻
Protect our wildlife 🏴
Today, @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions are dressed as Scottish animals, including our very own wildcat costume.
The campaigners are demonstrating outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill 🗳️
Today, @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions are dressed as Scottish animals, including our very own wildcat costume.
The campaigners are demonstrating outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill 🗳️
Puffin protest as MSPs debate nature bill - Scotlink
Campaigners wearing puffin, bumblebee, wildcat and red squirrel costumes demonstrated outside the Scottish parliament today as MSPs prepared to debate the Natural Environment Bill. The campaigners wer...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Protect our wildlife 🏴
Today, @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions are dressed as Scottish animals, including our very own wildcat costume.
The campaigners are demonstrating outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill 🗳️
Today, @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions are dressed as Scottish animals, including our very own wildcat costume.
The campaigners are demonstrating outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill 🗳️
Breeding for success🧡
Since 2015, The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Saving Wildcats' lead partner, has managed the UK's captive wildcat population to support the recovery of their species in the wild.
In that time, over 200 kittens have born within the conservation breeding programme ⬇️
Since 2015, The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Saving Wildcats' lead partner, has managed the UK's captive wildcat population to support the recovery of their species in the wild.
In that time, over 200 kittens have born within the conservation breeding programme ⬇️
October 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Breeding for success🧡
Since 2015, The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Saving Wildcats' lead partner, has managed the UK's captive wildcat population to support the recovery of their species in the wild.
In that time, over 200 kittens have born within the conservation breeding programme ⬇️
Since 2015, The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Saving Wildcats' lead partner, has managed the UK's captive wildcat population to support the recovery of their species in the wild.
In that time, over 200 kittens have born within the conservation breeding programme ⬇️
When a scary noise suddenly leaves you all alone... 💀
Wildcats are typically crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dusk and dawn.
They also move about at night, like this female and her kittens, when they are less likely to be seen and prey, such as mice, are active 🌙
Wildcats are typically crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dusk and dawn.
They also move about at night, like this female and her kittens, when they are less likely to be seen and prey, such as mice, are active 🌙
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
When a scary noise suddenly leaves you all alone... 💀
Wildcats are typically crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dusk and dawn.
They also move about at night, like this female and her kittens, when they are less likely to be seen and prey, such as mice, are active 🌙
Wildcats are typically crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dusk and dawn.
They also move about at night, like this female and her kittens, when they are less likely to be seen and prey, such as mice, are active 🌙
Monday? For this wildcat it's still SUNday 🌞
This released female is clearly enjoying one of those rare occasions where the kids are occupying themselves for five minutes... 🧡
Keep up to date with how the released wildcats are getting on ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us
This released female is clearly enjoying one of those rare occasions where the kids are occupying themselves for five minutes... 🧡
Keep up to date with how the released wildcats are getting on ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us
October 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Monday? For this wildcat it's still SUNday 🌞
This released female is clearly enjoying one of those rare occasions where the kids are occupying themselves for five minutes... 🧡
Keep up to date with how the released wildcats are getting on ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us
This released female is clearly enjoying one of those rare occasions where the kids are occupying themselves for five minutes... 🧡
Keep up to date with how the released wildcats are getting on ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us
Oscar meets kitten nose-to-nose for the first time 😻
Proud father, Oscar, has been watching experienced mum, Margaret, do a marvellous job raising their kitten in the enclosure next door.
Under her doting, watchful eye, the wee bundle of joy had a touching moment with dad 🧡
Proud father, Oscar, has been watching experienced mum, Margaret, do a marvellous job raising their kitten in the enclosure next door.
Under her doting, watchful eye, the wee bundle of joy had a touching moment with dad 🧡
October 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Oscar meets kitten nose-to-nose for the first time 😻
Proud father, Oscar, has been watching experienced mum, Margaret, do a marvellous job raising their kitten in the enclosure next door.
Under her doting, watchful eye, the wee bundle of joy had a touching moment with dad 🧡
Proud father, Oscar, has been watching experienced mum, Margaret, do a marvellous job raising their kitten in the enclosure next door.
Under her doting, watchful eye, the wee bundle of joy had a touching moment with dad 🧡
Wildcats on holiday 🌄
Last month, @speyside-wildlife.bsky.social invited guests to the Cairngorms to experience all things wildcat - from tracking with Saving Wildcats' Louise, to going behind the scenes at @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
It was great to meet such wonderful wildlife watchers 🥾
Last month, @speyside-wildlife.bsky.social invited guests to the Cairngorms to experience all things wildcat - from tracking with Saving Wildcats' Louise, to going behind the scenes at @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
It was great to meet such wonderful wildlife watchers 🥾
October 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Wildcats on holiday 🌄
Last month, @speyside-wildlife.bsky.social invited guests to the Cairngorms to experience all things wildcat - from tracking with Saving Wildcats' Louise, to going behind the scenes at @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
It was great to meet such wonderful wildlife watchers 🥾
Last month, @speyside-wildlife.bsky.social invited guests to the Cairngorms to experience all things wildcat - from tracking with Saving Wildcats' Louise, to going behind the scenes at @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
It was great to meet such wonderful wildlife watchers 🥾
A further 18 wildcats have been released into the Cairngorms this year 🐾
That brings the total to 46 released by Saving Wildcats, led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, since 2023.
This is a huge step towards restoring this species to our landscapes ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/2025releases 🌄
That brings the total to 46 released by Saving Wildcats, led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, since 2023.
This is a huge step towards restoring this species to our landscapes ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/2025releases 🌄
October 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A further 18 wildcats have been released into the Cairngorms this year 🐾
That brings the total to 46 released by Saving Wildcats, led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, since 2023.
This is a huge step towards restoring this species to our landscapes ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/2025releases 🌄
That brings the total to 46 released by Saving Wildcats, led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, since 2023.
This is a huge step towards restoring this species to our landscapes ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/2025releases 🌄
Wildcats in Glenmore 🌲
Outreach and engagement manager, Helena, was delighted to spend the day at Glenmore Visitor Centre.
It was exciting to share with families how wildcats (including this one) have been frequenting this iconic part of the Cairngorms 🌄
📸 David Stothard
Outreach and engagement manager, Helena, was delighted to spend the day at Glenmore Visitor Centre.
It was exciting to share with families how wildcats (including this one) have been frequenting this iconic part of the Cairngorms 🌄
📸 David Stothard
October 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Wildcats in Glenmore 🌲
Outreach and engagement manager, Helena, was delighted to spend the day at Glenmore Visitor Centre.
It was exciting to share with families how wildcats (including this one) have been frequenting this iconic part of the Cairngorms 🌄
📸 David Stothard
Outreach and engagement manager, Helena, was delighted to spend the day at Glenmore Visitor Centre.
It was exciting to share with families how wildcats (including this one) have been frequenting this iconic part of the Cairngorms 🌄
📸 David Stothard
Are you a veterinary nurse wanting to contribute to wildcat restoration? 🩺
Volunteer with this project for the chance to gain clinical experience with wildcats and track the released animals using GPS-radio collars 🐾
Apply now ➡ savingwildcats.org.uk/volunteer-vet-nurse
📸 Rewilding Europe
Volunteer with this project for the chance to gain clinical experience with wildcats and track the released animals using GPS-radio collars 🐾
Apply now ➡ savingwildcats.org.uk/volunteer-vet-nurse
📸 Rewilding Europe
October 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Are you a veterinary nurse wanting to contribute to wildcat restoration? 🩺
Volunteer with this project for the chance to gain clinical experience with wildcats and track the released animals using GPS-radio collars 🐾
Apply now ➡ savingwildcats.org.uk/volunteer-vet-nurse
📸 Rewilding Europe
Volunteer with this project for the chance to gain clinical experience with wildcats and track the released animals using GPS-radio collars 🐾
Apply now ➡ savingwildcats.org.uk/volunteer-vet-nurse
📸 Rewilding Europe
Protecting tigers, big and small 🐅
We recently welcomed Luke Hunter from @wcs.org to visit us at @highlandwpark.bsky.social 🐾
He has spent decades protecting big cats in the wild, so we were excited to learn from him about how we can secure a future our very own Highland tiger 💪
We recently welcomed Luke Hunter from @wcs.org to visit us at @highlandwpark.bsky.social 🐾
He has spent decades protecting big cats in the wild, so we were excited to learn from him about how we can secure a future our very own Highland tiger 💪
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Protecting tigers, big and small 🐅
We recently welcomed Luke Hunter from @wcs.org to visit us at @highlandwpark.bsky.social 🐾
He has spent decades protecting big cats in the wild, so we were excited to learn from him about how we can secure a future our very own Highland tiger 💪
We recently welcomed Luke Hunter from @wcs.org to visit us at @highlandwpark.bsky.social 🐾
He has spent decades protecting big cats in the wild, so we were excited to learn from him about how we can secure a future our very own Highland tiger 💪
Hill to Grill is back 🌲
We’ll be joining @cairngormsconnect.bsky.social for food and family-friendly activities celebrating our local landscape 🏔️
Come and see us at Nethy Bridge Playing Fields on Saturday 25 October, 11am-3pm ➡️ cairngormsconnect.org.uk/hill-to-grill
📸 Catriona Parmenter
We’ll be joining @cairngormsconnect.bsky.social for food and family-friendly activities celebrating our local landscape 🏔️
Come and see us at Nethy Bridge Playing Fields on Saturday 25 October, 11am-3pm ➡️ cairngormsconnect.org.uk/hill-to-grill
📸 Catriona Parmenter
October 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Hill to Grill is back 🌲
We’ll be joining @cairngormsconnect.bsky.social for food and family-friendly activities celebrating our local landscape 🏔️
Come and see us at Nethy Bridge Playing Fields on Saturday 25 October, 11am-3pm ➡️ cairngormsconnect.org.uk/hill-to-grill
📸 Catriona Parmenter
We’ll be joining @cairngormsconnect.bsky.social for food and family-friendly activities celebrating our local landscape 🏔️
Come and see us at Nethy Bridge Playing Fields on Saturday 25 October, 11am-3pm ➡️ cairngormsconnect.org.uk/hill-to-grill
📸 Catriona Parmenter
Wildcat kittens were thought to typically disperse from their mother around six months old 🐾
Since the first wild births to released females in 2024, the team have been monitoring the litters. It's been fascinating to record them dispersing from as early as four months old 🗓
Since the first wild births to released females in 2024, the team have been monitoring the litters. It's been fascinating to record them dispersing from as early as four months old 🗓
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Wildcat kittens were thought to typically disperse from their mother around six months old 🐾
Since the first wild births to released females in 2024, the team have been monitoring the litters. It's been fascinating to record them dispersing from as early as four months old 🗓
Since the first wild births to released females in 2024, the team have been monitoring the litters. It's been fascinating to record them dispersing from as early as four months old 🗓
Kitten cuddles to start the week on a pawsitive note 😻
As an experienced mother, Margaret is once again excelling herself as a nurturing parent.
Be part of Margaret's journey raising her kitten, who could be eligible for release into the wild in 2026 ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor
As an experienced mother, Margaret is once again excelling herself as a nurturing parent.
Be part of Margaret's journey raising her kitten, who could be eligible for release into the wild in 2026 ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Kitten cuddles to start the week on a pawsitive note 😻
As an experienced mother, Margaret is once again excelling herself as a nurturing parent.
Be part of Margaret's journey raising her kitten, who could be eligible for release into the wild in 2026 ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor
As an experienced mother, Margaret is once again excelling herself as a nurturing parent.
Be part of Margaret's journey raising her kitten, who could be eligible for release into the wild in 2026 ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor