Perthshire Society of Natural Science
Environment, Nature and Cultural Heritage.
Place Date/time Meet Cost The Monikie Rock Art studio of David McGovern, sculptor of the new Fortingall Pictish stone. (There may possibly be time to visit nearby souterrains, too). Thurs 28th April, at 1.00. Broxden at 11.45 a.m. Kinclaven Continue reading Archaeological and Historical Section: further summer outings
by Sarah Watts, Ecologist and Conservation Manager. Sarah is a plant ecologist with a strong focus on upland vegetation, restoration ecology and applied science. She is the Conservation Manager of Corrour in the Scottish Highlands and is currently researching her Continue reading Video Talk – 40 years of monitoring rare arctic-alpine plants on Ben Lawers
Missed a CM or Section talk because you had something else to do? Now you can have the best of both worlds. Click this link for PSNS Curious Minds Recorded Talks Click this link for PSNS Archaeology and History Recorded Continue reading Curious Minds and Section Videos
John Calladine, Senior Research Ecologist, BTO John tells a fascinating story of where these owls may wander off to, having spent much time and effort to follow their movements by tracking. You’ll be amazed.
Curious Minds is back – with an even bigger and better programme of live talks in the Soutar Theatre PLUS simultaneous participation by Zoom from the comfort of your own home. The live talks and Zoom are open to the general Continue reading Curious Minds is Back – Season 6 – 2021/22
PSNS Doors Open Days 2021
Doors Open days is on 18th and 19th September and the PSNS Library will be open to welcome visitors. A part of the PSNS collection of over 5000 Natural History publications will be on display as well as selected volumes Continue reading Doors Open Day and PSNS Library
A mind-bending photograph of an orangutan with the sky reflected in water has won first prize in the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2021 competition. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-57335458
We are pleased to announce that our Photographic Section, the Perthshire Photographic Society, are holding an online exhibition in association with the Perth Festival of the Arts, from now until June 20 2021. Read more about it and visit the Continue reading Perth Festival of the Arts: Photographic Section Exhibition
The COVID-19 restrictions are easing off, but we must remain vigilant; there is guidance in the programme. Our programmes have always provided opportunities for physical and mental health and they have a role to play in the easing of restrictions. Continue reading Botanical Section excursion programme
