Join us for a guided visit to Drumbrae near Stirling, where the University is creating new woodland to sequester carbon and increase biodiversity as part of the Forest and Peatland Programme. You can find out more on our website: edin.ac/drumbrae

You will meet Forest and Peatland staff, Julie Wilson, Community Ranger, Dr Annie Yang, Academic Manager, and Senior Lecturer Dr Matt Bell from the School of Biological Sciences, who has extensive knowledge of the site's ecology.

During this visit you will learn more about our woodland creation aims, habitat management, ecological change, community engagement and opportunities for learning, teaching and research. This will be a guided visit and we will be walking around some different areas at Drumbrae.

We will provide transport leaving from High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh at 9am and you will return to High School Yards around 3pm.

Attendees should bring appropriate outdoor clothing and layers, for the forecasted weather. Attendees should wear sturdy footwear, walking boots with ankle support are best. You should bring drinking water and a packed lunch. Attendees are welcome to bring walking poles if they usually use them. We will be walking on a variety of terrain including surfaced paths, grassy paths and rough / uneven ground. The site is on a hillside so it will involve walking uphill and downhill.

There are no toilet facilities at Drumbrae but the coach will make a stop to use public toilets. All activities are risk assessed and the Community Ranger will provide first aid cover.

Please note priority will be given to staff and students who have not previously attended a guided site visit or field trip.