There are a number of local conservation and volunteer groups along the East Grampian Coast. For example; RSPB Aberdeen & District Local Group, Scottish Wildlife Trust Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Local Group, Marine Mammal Medics, and the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Council Ranger services. 

RSPB Aberdeen & District:
The RSPB Aberdeen & District Group was founded in 1975, with its 50th anniversary taking place in 2025. It has approximately 260 members. The group runs two outings per month to local sites, and are open to everyone (from novices to experienced birders). The group holds indoor talks during the winter covering a range of nature and conservation topics. There are opportunities for volunteering at the local RSPB sites in the North East of Scotland, typically at Loch of Strathbeg but has taken place at other locations. The work generally includes practical reserve maintenance such as invasive plant removal, tree planting, and weeding (Leslie, 2025; RSPB Aberdeen & District Local Group, n.d.).

Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT):
The SWT Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Local Group runs a variety of activities and events in the North East of Scotland, aiming to raise awareness of biodiversity. They hold walks and talks around SWT reserves and local areas alongside volunteering opportunities such as practical conservation work on reserve and assisting with their tree nursery project (Scottish Wildlife Trust, n.d.)

Marine Mammal Medics:
The Marine Mammal Medics are a group of volunteers for British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) which work to rescue marine mammals in need found around the UKs coastlines. The Medics are trained in the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to enable volunteers to respond to marine mammals in distress. Much of the Medics work is focused on seal rescue, but they will also respond to stranded or entangled cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpose) (BDMLR, n.d.).

Ranger Services:
Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council each have a Ranger Service,  which aims to provide outdoor education and promote the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. They host events such as guided walks and wildlife watching, alongside volunteering opportunities for practical conservation such as building bird boxes, creating areas for pollinators, or managing habitats (Aberdeen City Council, n.d.; Aberdeenshire Council, n.d.)