Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2025

Hundreds of millions of people around the planet take part in WWF's Earth Hour every year and South Ayrshire Council is very proud to be part of this global event, which now takes place in 154 countries across all 7 continents.

The 60 minutes of darkness demonstrates support for people and wildlife threatened by the climate and ecological crisis. Connecting with nature has proven benefits for our mental and physical health and wellbeing. Why not switch off this Earth Hour and embrace nature around us.

This year Earth Hour will take place at 8.30pm local time on Saturday 22nd March 2025.

The Council will join in by turning off the lights of some of our public buildings, monuments and statues such as the Wallace Tower, Stumpy Tower and Burns Statue.

Earth Hour Events  

We are planning a series of events to involve communities and our staff in Earth Hour. All the activities listed below are FREE of charge. Details of these events will be posted on social media channels. Keep an eye on @SouthAyrshireRangerService on FB for more information.

South Ayrshire Does Blue Health for Earth Hour - 22^nd March 2025, various times between 11am and 9.30pm

Embrace our blue spaces and celebrate Earth Hour with various daytime and evening activities at The Cutty Sark Centre.

All activities are free, but those marked* will require booking.

For more information and to find out how to book please contact: ranger.service@south-ayrshire.gov.uk or visit @SouthAyrshireRangerService on Facebook

Daytime Activities from 11am - 3pm
*Canoeing Sessions
Games and Fun with Undersky
Life In and Around Water
Live Music
Wildlife Walks

The Power of the River Walk - the Nethermill HydroScheme - walk starts at 2pm, no need to book, starts from Cutty Sark

*Wild Swimming from 4pm - 6pm

Evening Activities
Arts & Crafts from 6.30pm - 8.30pm
*Gillian's Walks from 7.30pm - 8.30pm
*Mindfulness Session from 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Wild Film Night - "The Heart of the Biosphere" and "Why Not Scotland" - screenings on Thursday 27^th March 2025

Join us for a wild film night at Ayr Town Hall in partnership with Ayr Film Society and the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, followed by a Q&A.
This event is FREE, no need to book.
Doors open at 6.45pm
The Heart of the Biosphere: 7.15pm till 7.30pm
Why Not Scotland: 7.35pm till 8.35pm
Q&A - 8.35pm to 9.15pm

Our speakers for the night will be:

Flo Blackbourn: Flo has a background in Zoology and works in bird conservation. She is especially interested in human-wildlife coexistence and bird migration, which she studied in a research masters at the University of Glasgow last year. In 2023, Flo went on a journey to several countries in Europe for the film 'Why Not Scotland?' to see rewilding projects and meet experts in the field. As someone who suffers from eco-anxiety she was delighted to be able to bring home a sense of hope from the restored habitats that she visited.

Antoine Lemaire: Nature Recovery Officer for the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. With a background in ecology, conservation and community engagement, Antoine was an on-site advisor for the Heart of the Biosphere production team and contributed his expertise on species and habitats during the editing process. Antoine is a specialist in leading outdoor experiences in and around Dumfries & Galloway, with a focus on helping people connect with nature.

Tamara Fulcher: Tamara Fulcher is Communications & Marketing lead for the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. Alongside the Biosphere's Director, Tamara was involved in project planning and script development, and worked closely with Lilac-Howell Films on producing the final cut of Heart of the Biosphere.

Lynne Bates: Lynne has led the Nectar Network, a Scottish Wildlife Trust project, for the last 6 years.
As an outdoor educationist and horticulturist, Lynne draws upon her varied and extensive work background which includes managing outdoor education centres, being a self-employed wildlife gardener and running a small training company.
When not working, she can be found growing fruit and vegetables at her allotment or wandering the hills, trying to identify flora and fauna.

Marie Gobert: Marie Gobert is the Climate Change and Biodiversity Officer for South Ayrshire Council.
Marie has been working for the local authority sustainability team since 2016. She specialises in engagement with local people, encouraging new audiences to engage with wild spaces and promoting sustainable living practices. Recently, Marie has been working on Blue and Green Health projects, aiming at connecting people with nature for their health and wellbeing as well as for the benefit of our planet.

Keep an eye on this page for updates on events organised by South Ayrshire Council and our community partners. If you are planning an event please get in touch with ranger.service@south-ayrshire.gov.uk for more information, advice and support.