Lucy Wallace - arranwildwalks.com
@snoweider.bsky.social
Mountain Leader, wildlife guide, otter groupie, I love nature, and I love science ♥️🦦🌳🪲🪼🌸🦉🦎🦈
Also a wannabe runner, thwarted cyclist, sometime rock climber, lapsed archaeologist.
The Isle of Arran is my home and I frequently crop up in other places too 😃.
Also a wannabe runner, thwarted cyclist, sometime rock climber, lapsed archaeologist.
The Isle of Arran is my home and I frequently crop up in other places too 😃.
Happy New Year! Let's hope its a good one. More peace, more empathy, less climate change and not so much bombing people, please. Nuis hopes that the year will have plenty of sandy beaches where he can dig holes and has started as he means to go on. Wishing everyone the very best. ❤️
January 1, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Happy New Year! Let's hope its a good one. More peace, more empathy, less climate change and not so much bombing people, please. Nuis hopes that the year will have plenty of sandy beaches where he can dig holes and has started as he means to go on. Wishing everyone the very best. ❤️
Unimaginable horror in Crans this morning when there should be joy. Thoughts with the first responders and families. Many mountain folk will be affected by this blaze.
A reminder that we are all connected. Hold your loved ones tight on this first day of 2026.
A reminder that we are all connected. Hold your loved ones tight on this first day of 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Unimaginable horror in Crans this morning when there should be joy. Thoughts with the first responders and families. Many mountain folk will be affected by this blaze.
A reminder that we are all connected. Hold your loved ones tight on this first day of 2026.
A reminder that we are all connected. Hold your loved ones tight on this first day of 2026.
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First blue skies over Edinburgh in what feels like ages, it’s been overcast & depressing for days.
What a contrast today - great to see ☀️ but it was a cold one! ❄️❄️
Sunset in the Pentland hills.
What a contrast today - great to see ☀️ but it was a cold one! ❄️❄️
Sunset in the Pentland hills.
December 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
First blue skies over Edinburgh in what feels like ages, it’s been overcast & depressing for days.
What a contrast today - great to see ☀️ but it was a cold one! ❄️❄️
Sunset in the Pentland hills.
What a contrast today - great to see ☀️ but it was a cold one! ❄️❄️
Sunset in the Pentland hills.
My new years resolution last year was to floss every day- and I did!
December 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My new years resolution last year was to floss every day- and I did!
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In spring I'll be posting lots of photos from the Manaslu Circuit in Nepal.
"When are you going again?" you'll ask. Well, our spring 2026 trek is a one-time only trek. This is your one and only chance to join us!
grahamuneymountaineering.co.uk/nepal-trek-m...
"When are you going again?" you'll ask. Well, our spring 2026 trek is a one-time only trek. This is your one and only chance to join us!
grahamuneymountaineering.co.uk/nepal-trek-m...
Nepal Trek The Manaslu Circuit — Graham Uney Mountaineering
Trekking in Nepal. Trek the Manaslu Circuit. Guided by Graham Uney Mountaineering and Sherpa Khumbiyila Adventures
grahamuneymountaineering.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In spring I'll be posting lots of photos from the Manaslu Circuit in Nepal.
"When are you going again?" you'll ask. Well, our spring 2026 trek is a one-time only trek. This is your one and only chance to join us!
grahamuneymountaineering.co.uk/nepal-trek-m...
"When are you going again?" you'll ask. Well, our spring 2026 trek is a one-time only trek. This is your one and only chance to join us!
grahamuneymountaineering.co.uk/nepal-trek-m...
In a bit of a grump today after failing to find a rental road bike that will fit me properly for an upcoming trip to Tenerife. Reminding me of the 90s when I had to wear men's waterproofs for winter mountaineering. 😕
December 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
In a bit of a grump today after failing to find a rental road bike that will fit me properly for an upcoming trip to Tenerife. Reminding me of the 90s when I had to wear men's waterproofs for winter mountaineering. 😕
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A new survey has revealed that conservation grazing by heritage Dartmoor ponies is delivering strong results, with several rare and vulnerable bird species now breeding on restored heathland:
Conservation grazing brings rare breeding birds back to Dartmoor
Grazing by Dartmoor ponies at Bellever Moor and Meadows reserve in Devon has helped revive rare heathland birds, with new breeding records of Tree Pipit, Whinchat, Eurasian Skylark and other Red- and Amber-listed species following habitat restoration.
bit.ly
December 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A new survey has revealed that conservation grazing by heritage Dartmoor ponies is delivering strong results, with several rare and vulnerable bird species now breeding on restored heathland:
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That's great. I have a friend in Brodick and the quality of produce and services across Arran is fantastic. Onwards and upwards I say.
December 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
That's great. I have a friend in Brodick and the quality of produce and services across Arran is fantastic. Onwards and upwards I say.
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Completely agree and it's great that there are people taking advantage to provide for the local community (and visitors).
I read a great story today about a community in Argyll that have re-opened their local pub. This community-minded spirit really makes places.
I read a great story today about a community in Argyll that have re-opened their local pub. This community-minded spirit really makes places.
December 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Completely agree and it's great that there are people taking advantage to provide for the local community (and visitors).
I read a great story today about a community in Argyll that have re-opened their local pub. This community-minded spirit really makes places.
I read a great story today about a community in Argyll that have re-opened their local pub. This community-minded spirit really makes places.
Just picked up some freshly dived scallops from the village pier, and also taken delivery of 6kg of local venison. This is how food should be.
December 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Just picked up some freshly dived scallops from the village pier, and also taken delivery of 6kg of local venison. This is how food should be.
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It's not every day you find a new native species for Scotland! Day 22 of my botanical #adventcalendar is Shiny Glasswort - a nationally rare plant never recorded in Scotland before
Growing in a salt pan on the Forth Estuary - branching pattern, colour and flower size the ID clues
#wildflowerhour
Growing in a salt pan on the Forth Estuary - branching pattern, colour and flower size the ID clues
#wildflowerhour
December 22, 2025 at 7:25 AM
It's not every day you find a new native species for Scotland! Day 22 of my botanical #adventcalendar is Shiny Glasswort - a nationally rare plant never recorded in Scotland before
Growing in a salt pan on the Forth Estuary - branching pattern, colour and flower size the ID clues
#wildflowerhour
Growing in a salt pan on the Forth Estuary - branching pattern, colour and flower size the ID clues
#wildflowerhour
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Day twenty-three of #ArtAdventCalendar
Here is a coloured pencil drawing of a mountain hare in the snow.
Here is a coloured pencil drawing of a mountain hare in the snow.
December 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Day twenty-three of #ArtAdventCalendar
Here is a coloured pencil drawing of a mountain hare in the snow.
Here is a coloured pencil drawing of a mountain hare in the snow.
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Winter in the Caledonian forest ❄️ The landscape transforms into a #winter wonderland with snow-dusted glens and frost-covered trees.🌲
#Rewilding ensures that Scotland’s precious species - from red squirrels to crested tits - have the #habitats they need to thrive.
#Rewilding ensures that Scotland’s precious species - from red squirrels to crested tits - have the #habitats they need to thrive.
December 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Winter in the Caledonian forest ❄️ The landscape transforms into a #winter wonderland with snow-dusted glens and frost-covered trees.🌲
#Rewilding ensures that Scotland’s precious species - from red squirrels to crested tits - have the #habitats they need to thrive.
#Rewilding ensures that Scotland’s precious species - from red squirrels to crested tits - have the #habitats they need to thrive.
This thread is not a fun read but so important.
I’m sure the “protect our women and girls” brigade will have plenty to say about this👍🏼
There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
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There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
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December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This thread is not a fun read but so important.
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Something new is taking root in Scotland 🌱
Over the past six months, the Discover Nature Award (DNA) has been taking shape. Co-designed by young adults, it is a two-day journey for 18 to 28 year olds to reconnect with the Scottish landscape and find their place in tackling the climate crisis 🌍💪
Over the past six months, the Discover Nature Award (DNA) has been taking shape. Co-designed by young adults, it is a two-day journey for 18 to 28 year olds to reconnect with the Scottish landscape and find their place in tackling the climate crisis 🌍💪
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Something new is taking root in Scotland 🌱
Over the past six months, the Discover Nature Award (DNA) has been taking shape. Co-designed by young adults, it is a two-day journey for 18 to 28 year olds to reconnect with the Scottish landscape and find their place in tackling the climate crisis 🌍💪
Over the past six months, the Discover Nature Award (DNA) has been taking shape. Co-designed by young adults, it is a two-day journey for 18 to 28 year olds to reconnect with the Scottish landscape and find their place in tackling the climate crisis 🌍💪
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Happy Winter Solstice, where we celebrate the returning of the light, on the shortest day and longest night.
On the solstice, when the land feels closest to its oldest stories, we’re reminded how much of England’s past remains out of reach.
On the solstice, when the land feels closest to its oldest stories, we’re reminded how much of England’s past remains out of reach.
December 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Happy Winter Solstice, where we celebrate the returning of the light, on the shortest day and longest night.
On the solstice, when the land feels closest to its oldest stories, we’re reminded how much of England’s past remains out of reach.
On the solstice, when the land feels closest to its oldest stories, we’re reminded how much of England’s past remains out of reach.
A bit of solstice cheer from Arran. The "Christmas roses" in my garden are blooming, as is the gorse and more importantly the ivy. The sun didn't show it's face today but a faint glow appeared on the horizon at midday. It may be dark but there are points of light to hold on to.
December 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A bit of solstice cheer from Arran. The "Christmas roses" in my garden are blooming, as is the gorse and more importantly the ivy. The sun didn't show it's face today but a faint glow appeared on the horizon at midday. It may be dark but there are points of light to hold on to.
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6 hours 56 mins here 😬
Always really happy when we are on the way back out of it!
We should have some sort of seasonal feast to celebrate! 😏
Always really happy when we are on the way back out of it!
We should have some sort of seasonal feast to celebrate! 😏
9 hours 29 minutes of daylight in my neck of the woods on this shortest day of the year.
December 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
6 hours 56 mins here 😬
Always really happy when we are on the way back out of it!
We should have some sort of seasonal feast to celebrate! 😏
Always really happy when we are on the way back out of it!
We should have some sort of seasonal feast to celebrate! 😏
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As we edge closer towards Christmas the weather pattern is set to change.
High pressure building over Scandinavia will start to influence the UK, drawing in colder air from the east.
Strengthening winds in the south will enhance the cold feel here by Christmas Day 🎄
High pressure building over Scandinavia will start to influence the UK, drawing in colder air from the east.
Strengthening winds in the south will enhance the cold feel here by Christmas Day 🎄
December 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
As we edge closer towards Christmas the weather pattern is set to change.
High pressure building over Scandinavia will start to influence the UK, drawing in colder air from the east.
Strengthening winds in the south will enhance the cold feel here by Christmas Day 🎄
High pressure building over Scandinavia will start to influence the UK, drawing in colder air from the east.
Strengthening winds in the south will enhance the cold feel here by Christmas Day 🎄
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"...estimated greenhouse gas emissions from AI use are also now equivalent to more than 8% of global aviation emissions"
"AI-related water use now exceeds the entirety of global bottled-water demand"
"AI-related water use now exceeds the entirety of global bottled-water demand"
December 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
"...estimated greenhouse gas emissions from AI use are also now equivalent to more than 8% of global aviation emissions"
"AI-related water use now exceeds the entirety of global bottled-water demand"
"AI-related water use now exceeds the entirety of global bottled-water demand"
Good to hear that more woodland will be managed for wildlife at Abernethy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New land added to Loch Garten reserve famous for its ospreys
RSPB Scotland has added about 80 acres to its Loch Garten side near Nethy Bridge.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Good to hear that more woodland will be managed for wildlife at Abernethy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Late to the party I know but currently binge watching David Attenborough's #Kingdom. Its absolutely incredible but omg Im getting through the hankies.
#TeamStorm
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#TeamStorm
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - Kingdom
In the heart of Zambia, four animal families compete to claim a remarkable home.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Late to the party I know but currently binge watching David Attenborough's #Kingdom. Its absolutely incredible but omg Im getting through the hankies.
#TeamStorm
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#TeamStorm
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Between a rock and a hard place
#seabirds #ukwildlife
#photography
#SuperSeabirdSunday
@steelyseabirder.bsky.social
#seabirds #ukwildlife
#photography
#SuperSeabirdSunday
@steelyseabirder.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Between a rock and a hard place
#seabirds #ukwildlife
#photography
#SuperSeabirdSunday
@steelyseabirder.bsky.social
#seabirds #ukwildlife
#photography
#SuperSeabirdSunday
@steelyseabirder.bsky.social
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Give the gift of adventure this Christmas 🎁
A Ramblers gift membership offers your loved ones a year of inspiring walks and new discoveries 🚶♀️. Choose their start date - and for just £45, make it a year they’ll never forget ❤️
🎁 Visit ramblers.org/gift
A Ramblers gift membership offers your loved ones a year of inspiring walks and new discoveries 🚶♀️. Choose their start date - and for just £45, make it a year they’ll never forget ❤️
🎁 Visit ramblers.org/gift
December 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Give the gift of adventure this Christmas 🎁
A Ramblers gift membership offers your loved ones a year of inspiring walks and new discoveries 🚶♀️. Choose their start date - and for just £45, make it a year they’ll never forget ❤️
🎁 Visit ramblers.org/gift
A Ramblers gift membership offers your loved ones a year of inspiring walks and new discoveries 🚶♀️. Choose their start date - and for just £45, make it a year they’ll never forget ❤️
🎁 Visit ramblers.org/gift
Hello, been a while since I posted here- been taking a break from socials / busy with work... At this moment grappling with culture shock after overnight flight from #Tanzania. Was not ready to go from the situation out there to Christmas parties in Central Glasgow. Hopefully home on Arran soon.
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hello, been a while since I posted here- been taking a break from socials / busy with work... At this moment grappling with culture shock after overnight flight from #Tanzania. Was not ready to go from the situation out there to Christmas parties in Central Glasgow. Hopefully home on Arran soon.