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  • Grazing for Nature Recovery in Scotland's Rainforest

    Grazing for Nature Recovery in Scotland's Rainforest

    Rare-breed cattle and semi-wild ponies are helping Scotland's rainforest recover on the Morvern peninsula, a reminder that sometimes the answer is letting animals back in rather than fencing them out. Read more

  • Glow worms to global news: Argyll's Rainforest in the spotlight

    Glow worms to global news: Argyll's Rainforest in the spotlight

    A behind-the-scenes look at how two years of citizen science recording in West Cowal's rainforest captured the world's attention Read more

  • On the Ground at Caladh: Peatland Restoration in Practice

    On the Ground at Caladh: Peatland Restoration in Practice

    Clare Trinder, Peatland ACTION Project Officer at ACT, shares an update from a contractor open day at Caladh, Tighnabruich, where around 325 hectares of blanket bog have been restored over the past six months. Read more

  • People Power in Scotland’s Rainforest

    People Power in Scotland’s Rainforest

    Heather, from ACT and Our Rainforest Futures, supports volunteers from across Scotland who are helping to restore our rainforest and learn new skills. Read more

  • Grazing for Nature Recovery in Scotland's Rainforest
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Grazing for Nature Recovery in Scotland's Rainforest

Grazing for Nature Recovery in Scotland's Rainforest

Rare-breed cattle and semi-wild ponies are helping Scotland's rainforest recover on the Morvern peninsula, a reminder that sometimes the answer is letting animals back in rather than fencing them out. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 22nd June, 2026

Updated: 29th June, 2026

Glow worms to global news: Argyll's Rainforest in the spotlight

Glow worms to global news: Argyll's Rainforest in the spotlight

A behind-the-scenes look at how two years of citizen science recording in West Cowal's rainforest captured the world's attention Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 27th May, 2026

Updated: 8th June, 2026

On the Ground at Caladh: Peatland Restoration in Practice

On the Ground at Caladh: Peatland Restoration in Practice

Clare Trinder, Peatland ACTION Project Officer at ACT, shares an update from a contractor open day at Caladh, Tighnabruich, where around 325 hectares of blanket bog have been restored over the past six months. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 23rd February, 2026

Updated: 1st April, 2026

People Power in Scotland’s Rainforest

People Power in Scotland’s Rainforest

Heather, from ACT and Our Rainforest Futures, supports volunteers from across Scotland who are helping to restore our rainforest and learn new skills. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 5th December, 2025

Updated: 11th December, 2025

Peatland ACTION in Argyll: What’s happening this winter

Peatland ACTION in Argyll: What’s happening this winter

We’re working with landowners across Argyll this winter to restore damaged peatland and bring these special places back to health. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 26th November, 2025

Updated: 9th December, 2025

Recording the rainforest: Ben Mitchell shortlisted for NBN award

Recording the rainforest: Ben Mitchell shortlisted for NBN award

Ben Mitchell’s sharp eye and infectious enthusiasm for recording Scotland’s Rainforest have earned him a place on the shortlist for the NBN Newcomer of the Year Award 2025, recognising the important role of citizen science in uncovering West Cowal’s hidden biodiversity. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 4th October, 2025

Updated: 26th November, 2025

My ACT Habitat Traineeship: learning and restoring nature

My ACT Habitat Traineeship: learning and restoring nature

Kinga shares her year of working in peatlands, rainforests & engaging communities in Argyll while growing her skills in habitat restoration. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 24th September, 2025

Updated: 20th November, 2025

Food for Thought: Growing Ideas Across Argyll and Bute

Food for Thought: Growing Ideas Across Argyll and Bute

Food for Thought is a series of community events across Argyll and the Bute, bringing people together to share ideas on local food, growing, and sustainability. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 25th August, 2025

Updated: 20th November, 2025

My first month with ACT as a Rainforest Squad Trainee

My first month with ACT as a Rainforest Squad Trainee

Sarah shares her first month as a Rainforest Squad Trainee with ACT, learning new skills and helping restore Scotland’s temperate rainforest. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 21st April, 2025

Updated: 7th May, 2025

Comments: 1

Looking ahead: a message from our Chair

Looking ahead: a message from our Chair

Our Chair reflects on ACT's enduring purpose, celebrating our progress over the past decade while outlining a vision for continued investment in Argyll's nature, people, and sustainable future. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 6th December, 2024

Updated: 18th March, 2025

Author: Ross Lilley

Nurturing growth through play: Outdoor Learning at MAKI Pups

Nurturing growth through play: Outdoor Learning at MAKI Pups

Discover how MAKI Pups Outdoor Nursery inspires curiosity, confidence, and creativity in children through the power of outdoor learning. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 28th November, 2024

Updated: 18th March, 2025

Growing Climate Action: ABCAN Seed Fund

Growing Climate Action: ABCAN Seed Fund

The ABCAN Seed Fund has sparked innovative community-led projects across Argyll and Bute, from establishing climate cafés and community gardens to hosting conservation workshops and collaborative events. Read more

Posted to: ACT Blogs

Published: 22nd November, 2024

Updated: 30th September, 2025

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  • We're Hiring: ACT Rainforest Squad Operative

    We're Hiring: ACT Rainforest Squad Operative

    New employment opportunity in Argyll's Rainforest

  • Jamie Joyce achieves top-level Carbon Literacy accreditation

    Jamie Joyce achieves top-level Carbon Literacy accreditation

    Jamie Joyce, ACT Climate Manager, has been certified as a Carbon Literacy Consultant, the highest trainer status awarded by the Carbon Literacy Project, recognising his role in helping Argyll and Bute build both a low-carbon future and a climate-ready, resilient region.

  • Grazing for Nature Recovery in Scotland's Rainforest

    Grazing for Nature Recovery in Scotland's Rainforest

    Rare-breed cattle and semi-wild ponies are helping Scotland's rainforest recover on the Morvern peninsula, a reminder that sometimes the answer is letting animals back in rather than fencing them out.

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    Staff Stories

    Meet the people behind our work and find out how they got here.

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  • Careers with ACT

    Careers with ACT

    Job opportunities within the ACT team

  • Pesky ponticum (part one) - what's so bad about rhododendron?

    Pesky ponticum (part one) - what's so bad about rhododendron?

    We take a look at why rhododendron is bad for biodiversity and why we are contributing to the control of rhododendron in Argyll.

  • Saving Argyll's Rainforest

    Saving Argyll's Rainforest

    Our demonstration project to save Argyll's rainforest habitat.

  • Our Staff

    Our Staff

    We have a small core team who oversee projects and the day-to-day running of ACT,  and project teams for Climate Change, Outdoor Learning and Nature Restoration.

  • Our finances

    Our finances

    Find copies of our annual accounts here.

  • MAKI Pups - ACT and Mid Argyll's first outdoor nursery

    MAKI Pups - ACT and Mid Argyll's first outdoor nursery

    ACT's outdoor nursery in Kilmory Walled Garden, Lochgilphead.

  • reCycle

    reCycle

    reCycle is a community cycling scheme based in Argyll offering free refurbished bikes, affordable bike repair and servicing, eBike maintenance, and cycle training workshops, helping people of all ages and abilities get confident on two wheels.

  • 5 places to see rainforest in Argyll

    5 places to see rainforest in Argyll

    Suggestions for rainforests to visit in Argyll.

  • ACT Argyll

    ACT Argyll

    Providing job seekers with rural and environmental skills and experience.

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    Join Us

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We're Hiring: ACT Rainforest Squad Operative

We're Hiring: ACT Rainforest Squad Operative

New employment opportunity in Argyll's Rainforest Read more

Published: 7th July, 2026

Updated: 10th July, 2026

Author: Julie Young

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