Recording Excursion to Kirkliston to Dalmeny Walkway

TWIC is the Local Environmental Records Centre for south east and part of central Scotland that collects, collates and disseminates information about the wildlife in our area. The Centre is a not-for-profit company with charitable status and provides objective, independent wildlife information for people and organisations.TWIC is the focal point for biological recording in our area and is working to increase our knowledge of the land, freshwater and marine wildlife throughout our region. The Centre provides a wide range of data services; we routinely supply data to local authorities for screening planning applications, to consultants for preparing environmental assessments and to students and academics for research.The ongoing development of TWIC and its services is funded by grant aid from NatureScot, service level agreements with local authorities and income from contract work, projects and voluntary contributions.TWIC is a company registered in Scotland (No SC234339) and a registered Scottish Charity SC034113.

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Kirkliston to Dalmeny Walkway

Site details: Kirkliston to Dalmeny Walkway is situated to the north-east of Kirkliston, to just south of Dalmeny and is located in the City of Edinburgh Council area within the vice-county of West Lothian vc84 (site centred on NT139754). The site comprises a 3km stretch of disused railway walkway with associated woodland, grassland and ruderal habitats.Leaders: Jay MacKinnon (West Lothian vc84 Plant Recorder) and Natalie Harmsworth (TWIC). Contact mobile: 07818237795 (Natalie).Aim: To record the different wildlife species present, including updating the vascular plant list for the site. The site was designated as a Local Biodiversity Site (LBS) by City of Edinburgh Council in 2013. Data generated from the outing will inform the re-assessment of the LBS to confirm whether the site still meets the criteria for an LBS.Previous notable or protected species recorded on site include the following flowering plants: Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria), Giant Bellflower (Campanula latifolia), Small-fruited Prickly-sedge (Carex muricata subsp. pairae), Pale Willowherb (Epilobium roseum), Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), Large-flowered Hemp-nettle (Galeopsis speciosa), Burnet Rose (Rosa spinosissima), Tea-leaved Willow (Salix phylicifolia) and the mollusc, Worm Slug (Boettgerilla pallens).Meeting details: Meet at 10:45 am at the entrance to the walkway in Kirkliston along Boathouse Bridge Road, Kirkliston, EH29 9ES (OS grid reference NT12837459 what3words: ///inert.await.fiction). Please note that the grid reference/ what3words reference is most accurate - the postcode will not take you to the exact meeting place. There is on-street parking nearby. Check Lothian Buses for public transport options (Lothian Bus X19 serves Kirkliston from central Edinburgh).Requirements: Lunch and drink, outdoor footwear, waterproofs/ sunscreen and sunhat (as weather dictates). Optional – antibacterial hand gel (TWIC will have antibacterial hand gel available).Suitable for: Recorders and local naturalists. Over 18s only.Cost: Free (donations welcome). Booking required.Names and contact details for attendees and emergency contacts will be stored and held in accordance with TWIC's <a href="https://wildlifeinformation.co.uk/privacy-policy/" title="https://wildlifeinformation.co.uk/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy notice.</a>Photograph credit: Photos by Mike Beard.

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