Clan Mackintosh proudly supports Saving Wildcats
Helping Restore Scotland’s wildcat to the Highlands—together.
Learn the Who, What, Where, & Why of Savings Wildcats
Video provided by Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)
Why the Highland Tiger Matters to Clan Mackintosh
The Scottish wildcat – often called the “Highland Tiger” – is one of the last truly wild predators of the Highlands.
For centuries these animals shared the same forests, glens, and hills that our Mackintosh ancestors called home.
Today, wildcats are on the edge of disappearing from Scotland forever. As a clan with deep Highland roots, we believe we have a responsibility to help protect this part of our natural heritage and ensure future generations can still find wildcats in the Highlands of Scotland.
By supporting Saving Wildcats, Clan Mackintosh of North America is helping to return this iconic species to the landscapes that shaped our history and identity.
About the Scottish Wildcat
Status: One of the rarest and most threatened mammals in Britain.
Range: Once widespread across the UK, now only found in parts of the Scottish Highlands.
Main threats: Habitat loss, persecution, and interbreeding with domestic and feral cats.
Current situation: The remaining population is no longer considered viable without intensive conservation action.
Hope: Saving Wildcats is breeding wildcats in human care and carefully releasing them into the Cairngorms National Park to restore a healthy, wild population.
Did you know?
Scottish wildcats are not just “feral housecats.” They are a distinct, native wild species with a thicker coat, ringed tail with a blunt black tip, and no white paws.
Our Partnership
Clan Mackintosh of North America is proud to be a supporter of Saving Wildcats, a major conservation project based in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
Through our sponsorship, we help:
Fund wildcat breeding and release programs
Support habitat work and monitoring of released cats
Raise awareness among clan members and the wider Scottish diaspora
Our goal is to see wildcats thriving again in the Highlands, where the story of Clan Mackintosh began. This partnership is one way we can give back to the land and wildlife that shaped our heritage.
You can visit the official project website to learn more about their science, fieldwork, and long-term vision:
How You Can Help
Whether you live in Scotland, North America, or elsewhere, there are real ways you can support the Highland Tiger.
Donate to Saving Wildcats: Even modest donations help cover the costs of food, veterinary care, tracking collars, and habitat management. To Donate Now: Click Here
Spread the word: Share the video and this page with your family, friends, and fellow clan societies. Awareness is a powerful tool.
Learn and advocate: Take time to learn about Scottish wildcats and responsible pet ownership in wildcat areas (such as neutering domestic cats and reducing roaming where possible).
Clan events & fundraisers: As a clan, we will look for opportunities at gatherings, Highland games, and online events to raise funds and awareness for Saving Wildcats.
Stay connected: Join our mailing list or members’ updates to hear how the project is progressing and how our clan’s support is making a difference.
Join Clan Mackintosh in Protecting the Highland Tiger
Together we can help ensure that Scottish wildcats remain part of the living Highlands, not just a memory.
Saving Wildcats RZSS is Located at the Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie, Inverness-shire PH21 1NL. Click Map to open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore Answers to Common Queries about Saving Wildcats
What is Saving Wildcats?
Saving Wildcats is a collaborative conservation project based in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. The team breeds Scottish wildcats for release, manages habitat, and monitors cats in the wild to rebuild a healthy population.
Is Saving Wildcats a separate organization from Clan Mackintosh of North America?
Yes. Saving Wildcats is an independent conservation project. Clan Mackintosh of North America is a supporter and sponsor, helping to raise funds and awareness among our members.
Where do my donations go?
Donations made through the Saving Wildcats website go directly to the project to support their work on breeding, releasing, monitoring, and protecting wildcats in Scotland.
Are donations tax-deductible?
This depends on where you live and how you donate. Please check the Saving Wildcats website and your local tax rules, or contact us if you need more information about giving through Clan Mackintosh of North America.
Can I visit the project in Scotland?
Some parts of the project are not open to the public to protect the animals and the sites. However, the Saving Wildcats website and social channels share regular updates, and you can visit the wider Cairngorms National Park to experience the landscape where wildcats are being restored.
CMNA is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization granted under IRS Code Section 501 (c) (3) (EIN 31-1032695)
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