Biological Recording in Scotland

BRISC is a charity which promotes the gathering of wildlife data to increase public awareness about biological diversity in Scotland and to ensure that effective actions are taken to conserve nature.

Our mission

BRISC encourages and supports every aspect of recording wildlife and wildlife habitats in Scotland, through local record centres, recording groups and individual recorders.

We promote the adoption of high standards and good practice in biological recording and encourage the contribution and exchange of data for the purpose of conservation, education, research, planning and general information.

BRISC supports all national recording schemes in Scotland and is committed to working towards a National Biodiversity Network.

News

Upcoming bursary application deadline: 31 January 2024

Since 2009, BRISC and GNHS have been offering bursaries for training courses in natural history field studies. These bursaries are open to anyone living in Scotland, who wants to improve their skills, and contribute to biological recording.

We are pleased to be able to offer bursaries of up to £400, up to £100 of which can go towards transport costs, to make it easier to attend courses.

  • Bursary programme

    BRISC is proud to offer bursaries for people all over Scotland to use to improve their taxonomic skills.

    Application details

  • Wildlife recording

    Biological records provide the basic information for all meaningful actions to protect and enhance wildlife.

    Why record?

Membership

BRISC is run by a committee of elected members.

Member’s subscriptions support the work of the committee and help BRISC provide a focus for biological recording in Scotland.