Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Harris - Great British Beach Clean, September 2026
Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.
Join us for a beach clean and conduct a litter survey during Great British Beach Clean week to help the Marine Conservation Society gather vital data to keep pushing for the reduction of marine litter. The Great British Beach Clean is a week-long citizen science event taking place between Friday 18th - Sunday 27th September 2026, where hundreds of beach cleans take place up and down the UK. We will meet on the beach - you'll be able to spot our orange marker flags. The beach clean will run from approx. 10:30 - 11:30am. All equipment is provided. If you have any questions please email [email protected] MCS will be spending the week of the 21 September travelling around Lewis & Harris delivering events and workshops as part of the Scottish Seas Roadshow, please get in touch with Rebecca if you are interested in hearing more or collaborating we'd love to hear from you!
Also worth knowing…
What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs, hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).
What to wear: If you're picking up litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. Sturdy shoes are a must for protection too.
Under 16s: To comply with our insurance, volunteers under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult who will be asked to sign a parental / guardian consent form on the day by the beach clean organiser.
