Scotland AGM 2026

All BSBI members in Scotland (and Vice-County Recorders of Scottish vice-counties) are invited to attend the Scotland Annual General Meeting (AGM), being held online for the first time in 2026.

View the full agenda here (member login required).

Please join the meeting from 7:20 pm for a 7:30 pm start to the AGM.

Minutes from the 2025 Scotland AGM can be found here (please scroll down to see meeting documents below the map).

The Committee for Scotland have made the decision to split this event from the Scottish Botanists’ Conference 2026 (7 November), to allow more time at the conference to network and enjoy the exhibitions, and also to allow more members in Scotland to attend the AGM online.

The AGM includes a talk afterwards from James Harding-Morris, BSBI Countries Manager: Endemic: Exploring the Wildlife Unique to Britain.
Did you know that Britain is home to hundreds of species that exist nowhere else on Earth? From the exquisite Scottish Primrose on the maritime turf of northern Scotland to the critically endangered Catacol Whitebeam unique to the Isle of Arran, our young islands boast a surprisingly rich array of unique species. This online talk will draw on James's book Endemic to share the fascinating and sometimes tragic stories of these irreplaceable species, with special reference to the unique wildlife of Scotland.

Booking: If you experience any difficulties booking online, please phone the main BSBI phone number between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm for assistance: +44 (0) 7404 231178.

Accessibility: If you have any questions about accessibility or specific needs that would help you take part comfortably, please feel free to contact us on bookings@bsbi.org or +44 (0) 7404 231178.

The BSBI has a culture of mutual respect, and takes seriously the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in our events. We want everyone at our events to enjoy themselves, and we expect everyone to act in a respectful manner towards others at all times. We will not tolerate harassment, discrimination or inappropriate behaviour of any kind, and will treat any reported incidents seriously.

Photo credit: Alpine Cinquefoil (Potentilla crantzii), Ben Chonzie, Mid Perthshire, by Alistair Whyte