Caledonian Climate

Restoring the blanket bog at Kildrummy & Glenkindie, Aberdeenshire.

This summer we started restoring 247 hectares of degraded upland peatlands by re-wetting the peat, reprofiling and revegetating eroding hags and gullies, and giving bog plants and wildlife the chance to recover.

Ecology led the way: surveys found active water vole colonies along the burns, so 10m no-works buffers protect every watercourse. Golden plover, otter, hen harrier and golden eagle were all recorded and safeguarded.

The numbers:
247 hectares of actively eroding and artificially drained blanket bog being put on the road to recovery through Peatland ACTION grant funding, and private investment from Kildrummy & Glenkindie Estate.
159.42 hectares registered under the Peatland Code
92-year project duration
39,000 tonnes of claimable CO₂e reductions

Groundworks delivered by specialist contractor Taiga Upland Ltd.

Made possible by Peatland ACTION grant funding, and private investment from Kildrummy & Glenkindie Estate.

The way peatland restoration is funded in Scotland is changing.

PeatlandACTION has confirmed that projects applying for funding in 2028/2029, with a September 2027 deadline, will be assessed against expanded criteria that go beyond carbon.

The new priorities give more weight to biodiversity, climate adaptation, landscape-scale restoration, responsible private investment and local community benefit.

For landholders, this means successful projects will increasingly need to show broader environmental, economic and community value alongside high-quality restoration design.

At Caledonian Climate, we’re already working with clients to get ahead of these changes and strengthen their funding proposals.

Learn more about how we support landholders, from feasibility studies to securing funding, through the link in our bio.

Restoration gets the attention. Monitoring and maintenance is what makes it last.

A recovered peatland can start to deteriorate again without a strong management programme behind it. Ongoing monitoring protects the site, safeguards its climate and nature benefits, and keeps projects compliant with the Peatland Code.

Our peatland asset management programmes are built on four principles: empirical, selective, robust and cost effective. Together they secure project outcomes, reduce the risk of project failure and demonstrate compliance with grant criteria and Peatland Code standards.

Read the full update through the link in our bio or visit caledonianclimate.com/news

Continuing our 5th anniversary celebrations 💚

We spoke to Andrew Adamson MRICS about his greatest achievements at Caledonian Climate | Scottish Peatland Specialists the expansion of the natural capital sector, and his ambitions for the business.

Have a read of what he had to say on our website caledonianclimate.com

Kinda chic to care about the planet & restore UK Peatlands

England’s new £30 million Wildlife-Rich Habitat Fund is another positive signal for landscape-scale nature recovery.

The fund will support nature restoration and the creation of thousands of hectares of new habitat across England’s National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads over three years, helping to reverse habitat degradation and support long-term species recovery.

With habitat degradation contributing to declines in species such as hedgehogs, water voles and birds including the curlew and turtle dove, this funding aims to revitalise natural landscapes and support threatened species.

We welcome the announcement and hope it encourages others to invest in high-quality, evidence-led nature restoration that delivers lasting benefits for wildlife, landscapes and local communities.

Muirburn surveys are about more than meeting regulations. They are a foundation for responsible, evidence-led land management.

Under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 and NatureScot’s Muirburn Code, measuring peat depths is now an essential step in determining where muirburn can be carried out.

Accurate survey data helps identify where muirburn is permitted, supports licence applications with robust evidence, and gives landowners the confidence to make informed, long-term decisions about their land.

At Caledonian Climate, we combine detailed peat depth assessments with clear reporting and rigorous standards, helping landowners navigate muirburn licensing with the insight and reassurance they need.

Get in touch through the link in our bio for help navigating muirburn legislation.

World Nature Conservation Day is a reminder that some of our most important habitats sit in plain sight. 🌱

Peatlands cover around 3 million hectares in the UK and are one of our most valuable habitats, offering refuge for specialist wildlife, supporting biodiversity, improving water quality and storing carbon. Yet their significance for nature, climate and communities has long been overlooked.

Across our project portfolio, we have seen first-hand how restoring degraded peatlands creates lasting benefits. At Torrish Phase 1, within the Ben Griams Special Landscape Area, 236.83 hectares of blanket bog have been put on the road to recovery. At Invercassley Phase 1, within the River Oykel Special Area of Conservation, work to enhance wildlife and waterways is supporting long-term ecosystem health.

Today, we are proud to work alongside landowners, contractors, communities and partners to restore these habitats and create the conditions for nature to recover long into the future.

Check the link in our bio to view our project portfolio or visit www.caledonianclimate.com/project-portfolio