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We're Hiring: ACT Rainforest Squad Operative

New employment opportunity in Argyll's Rainforest
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

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

We're Hiring: ACT Rainforest Squad Operative

New employment opportunity in Argyll's Rainforest
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.
Outdoor Summer Holiday Club

Outdoor summer holiday childcare for children aged 3–8 at MAKI Pups Outdoor Nursery, Kilmory Walled Garden, Lochgilphead. Nature-based play sessions available in July 2026.
You never know what you might find in West Cowal’s rainforest

From glow-worms and slime moulds to rare lichens and fungi, volunteers are uncovering the biodiversity of West Cowal’s rainforest through a growing citizen science project.
Celebrating five years of MAKI Pups

MAKI Pups Outdoor Nursery celebrated its fifth anniversary at Kilmory Walled Garden, marking five years of outdoor learning and support for families in Mid Argyll.
World’s first for Cardross Primary School as it achieves Carbon Literate Educator status

Cardross Primary School has become the first Primary School in the world to achieve Carbon Literate Educator status, with both staff and pupils certified.
Rhododendron and the Rainforest

More than 30 people from across the west of Scotland came together at ACT’s Kilmory Hub to share learning, experiences and ideas on tackling Rhododendron ponticum and supporting the recovery of Scotland’s rainforest.
Saving Scotland’s Red-Billed Chough

Scotland’s red-billed chough is at risk of disappearing, and new research shows urgent action is needed to protect the remaining birds on Islay and Colonsay.
We reached our target for the Big Give Christmas Challenge

Our Big Give Christmas Challenge helped double the impact of donations for rainforest regeneration, outdoor learning, and wellbeing projects across Argyll.
Reflecting on ACT’s 2025 AGM and Climate Adaptation Pathways Activity

At this year’s AGM, we set aside some time for something a bit different: a hands-on Climate Adaptation Pathways activity designed to spark ideas, creativity and conversation.