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Beavers return to Loch Ness after 500 years in 'emotional' breakthrough for UK conservation

The beavers were relocated to Loch Ness from another part of Scotland and released on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Nov 6

Beavers set to return to Loch Ness after 500 years, with 15 family groups approved for release.

In an exciting development, wild beavers are about to return to Loch Ness after centuries of absence. The Scottish nature agency NatureScot has sanctioned their release as part of a transformative rewilding project. Over the next three years, conservationists will introduce family groups of beavers to the area’s waterways, focusing…

The Times of India · Nov 1

Beavers will be reintroduced to Loch Ness waters 500 years after last record

The Beaver Trust has been given permission to release beaver families into the area over a three-year span

The Independent UK · Oct 30

At least two beaver kits born in area of Highlands following repopulation effort

It marks the first time in 400 years for the region where newborn beavers have been born.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

‘Literally growing the future’: volunteers help save Scottish rainforest by collecting 11m seeds

Teams painstakingly combed endangered Atlantic habitat over several years, helping to grow 8m native trees

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affected

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

More beavers released in Highland glen in ‘wildlife success story’

Beavers were previously released at the site in October last year.

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Scotland takes next step towards lynx reintroduction

Return of key species after more than 500 years could control damaging surge in deer numbers and boost tourism

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Red squirrels expand across Highlands after 10-year reintroduction drive

Rewilding charity helps bolster Scottish stronghold of species that once came close to extinction in UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

So far this year, 259 red squirrels have been relocated to 13 new sites in northern Scotland.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025