Membership overview

SWT has been protecting Scotland's natural habitats and species since 1964 but we need your help to continue our vital work. By joining over 35,000 others, you will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits and your subscription will make a positive difference to the wildlife of our wonderful country.

When you join you will receive:

• a copy of our award winning magazine, Scottish Wildlife
• a copy of our Exploring Reserves guide
• a membership card entitling you to
  • free entry to our three visitor centres
  • free entry to our reserves
  • discounts on guided walks and events
• an invitation to the annual members' event
• an opportunity to vote on SWT affairs
• a chance to participate in the many activities run by your local Members Centre

Above all, membership gives you the satisfaction of knowing you are directly contibuting to wildlife conservation in Scotland.

Membership Categories

There are different categories of membership.

Join as an individual, jointly with a partner, or as a family which entitles you to the extra junior benefits including colourful and entertaining magazines.

We also offer concession rates and special arrangements for life membership.

How Can I Join?

There are a couple of ways you can join.

• Online
  Via the Worldpay secure website
• Post - print one of these forms and send to Membership Department, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Cramond House, 3 Kirk Cramond, Edinburgh, EH4 6HZ
  • Direct Debit application form    
  • Standard application form (send payment with application)      

Remember to complete the Gift Aid declaration on the form and make your gift go further.

When you pay by monthly Direct Debit you will receive three months free membership.

Gift Membership

Buy an SWT membership as a gift for that special present.

Junior Membership

We have an exciting junior membership called Scottish Wildlife Watch for children aged from 5 to 14. Kids receive a special membership card and badge, a pocket sized guide to becoming a wildlife watcher and details of how to earn and collect action badges for a Gold Award. Each year they will get 6 magazines full of wildlife stories, competitions and pictures plus 3 giant full colour posters.

Corporate Membership

We also have a special scheme for companies.