Upcoming events for BTO volunteers and supporters in Scotland
From walks and talks to our annual conference, BTO runs lots of events throughout the year. Browse the listing below and use the filters to find an event that's right for you. If you would like to book multiple places, please book your place then log out of your MyBTO account and book each additional place as a separate transaction. We aren't able to take multiple bookings through a single transaction at the moment.
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- Events and training that are tailored for particular audiences are listed on our events and training pages for England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
- We also run youth-only events and training.
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Are you a birdwatcher and would like to help us better understand how Scotland's bird populations are faring?
Date / Time: 09:00 - 12:00 on 22 Apr 2026
Location: Hogganfield Loch, , Glasgow, Glasgow City, G33 3SW, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 0
Bird Songs and Calls Refresher and BTO Surveys- Ayrshire
Booking open until 21.04.2026Join this free training introducing the Breeding Bird Survey and BirdTrack. We'll start the session off with some indoor practise, then head outside. You can refresh your ID skills and find out more about BTO surveys.
Date / Time: 10:30 - 13:30 on 25 Apr 2026
Location: Ochiltree Community Hub, KA18 2PE, United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 12
Bird Songs and Calls Refresher and BTO Surveys- Ayrshire
Booking open until 21.04.2026Join this free training introducing the Breeding Bird Survey and BirdTrack. We'll start the session off with some indoor practise, then head outside. You can refresh your ID skills and find out more about BTO surveys.
Date / Time: 11:00 - 13:00 on 26 Apr 2026
Location: Auld School Community Centre, Pinwherry, KA26 0RN, United Kingdom
Level: Beginner, Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 11
This outdoor training session will aim to build the confidence of volunteers keen to participate in BTO surveys and schemes, particularly the Breeding Bird Survey.
Date / Time: 09:00 - 17:00 on 10 May 2026
Location: Mar Lodge Estate, , Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YJ, United Kingdom
Level: Improver
Cost: Free
Places: 0
BTO Youth Nest Quest Help Desk
Booking open until 15.05.2026Join BTO Youth Volunteers to ask questions about nest recording, submitting data and your participation in Nest Quest.
Date / Time: 18:00 - 19:00 on 15 May 2026
Location: Online
Level: Beginner
Cost: Free
Places: 100
