(Above) The Tayside Wildlife Group building bug hotels. Courtesy Tayside Wildlife Group
Perth historic house Scone Palace is playing host to a brand new group which will educate youngsters across Tayside about Scotland's native wildlife.
More than 50 bird species, including the Nuthatch, one of Scotland's rarest birds, can be found in the grounds of the listed historic house in Perthshire. Red Squirrels are often spotted in the surrounding woodland.
The Tayside Wildlife Group involved children up to the age of 12 in practical projects aimed at conserving the rich wildlife and habitat.
Children have been making homes for nature including new nesting boxes and bug hotels for hibernating insects.
The group taking part in the Big Garden Bird Watch. Courtesy Tayside Wildlife Group
"The group has met three times now and already we've been able to make a positive difference to the wildlife inhabiting the grounds here," said sssistant gardener Jonathan Campbell.
"The children are extremely enthusiastic and take to each project with real passion. For many it's an opportunity to see wildlife that they wouldn't normally see in their garden."
Email the group or call 07950 095 336 to get involved.
