Small Blue Butterfly Survey Day – Carnoustie to Arbroath

Friday 5th June, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Carnoustie Leisure Centre Car Park, Links parade, Carnoustie, Angus DD7 7JB

Join Buglife Species on the Edge Conservation Officer Fiona Basford and the local Small Blue group to survey several Small Blue Butterfly sites. Find out about the Small Blue group and local conservation efforts to enhance the success of the Small Blue in the area.

📍 Meet at the Carnoustie Leisure Centre Car Park.

🔍 Possible survey sites are: Carnoustie Links, Barry Buddon (depending on firing schedule), Barry Station, Elliot links, West Links, Seaton Cliffs.

There are limited car sharing opportunities available to travel between sites.

The Species on the Edge is an ambitious programme for species recovery in Scotland. It aims to take action on over 37 declining and threatened species across Scotland’s coasts and islands. Species on the Edge will restore habitats to support the recovery of some of Scotland’s most threatened species and connect people with nature and to provide long-term benefits for wildlife and people.

Date: Friday 5th June, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cost: Free

Organiser: Buglife

Contact: [email protected]

Booking: Book your free space via our TryBooking page.

Location: Carnoustie Leisure Centre Car Park, Links parade, Carnoustie, Angus DD7 7JB