Scottish Beaver Trial | Bringing Beavers Back to Scotland

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

Bringing beavers back to Scotland

Welcome to the official website of the Scottish Beaver Trial – a six-year trial reintroduction of beavers to Knapdale Forest, Mid-Argyll.

The Scottish Beaver Trial is a partnership project between
Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) and the Royal Zoological Society
of Scotland (RZSS). SWT and RZSS are registered charities.

Latest trial news...

Keep up-to-date with the latest Scottish Beaver Trial news and developments as they happen.

> Latest Beaver Trial news

Did you know...

There is strong evidence to suggest that beavers were here until the late 16th century when they were hunted to extinction for their fur.

> Find out more about beavers

Get involved...

Do you live in the Argyll area? Find out more about the trial by coming along to one of the special beaver project events.

> Events

Support the trial...

We need to raise a minimum of £750,000 for this project. However big or small, your gift will support this historic conservation initiative and make a whole world of difference to Scotland’s wildlife.

> Donate

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (registered number SC040247) having its registered office at Cramond House, Cramond Glebe Road, Edinburgh EH4 6NS. It is also a Scottish registered charity (charity number SC005792). The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is charity registered in Scotland (charity number SC004064) having it registered office at Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 6TS.