Experts working to trap illegally released ‘feral’ pigs in the Cairngorms The animals have been on the loose since Monday. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
I went searching for seals in Scotland – here's what happened WHEN I arrived in Scotland, my skin still soaked from the sun and my suitcases overflowing with French food, my bucket list was full of clichés:… The National (Scotland) · Jan 31, 2025
Scottish council votes in favour of national park in south of Scotland A SCOTTISH council has voted in favour of the creation of the new national park in Galloway, South and East Ayrshire... The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2025
Climate change shifts biodiversity on Scottish shores, a study reveals A NEW study has found that the types of animals and plants found on Scottish rocky shores are changing due to climate change... The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025
‘We are resting on our laurels’: Scotland faces significant challenge to protect its environment Francesca Osowska, the outgoing chief executive of NatureScot, says more needs to be done for Scotland to hit target of restoring 30% of natural environment by 2030 The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025
Fears remain for wallabies' future on Scottish loch's island RENEWED questions over the fate of the Loch Lomond wallabies are being raised following the signing of a legal agreement for an island bought by… The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025
Fox hunting license to protect black grouse in Scottish Borders forest rejected AN APPLICATION to use more than a dozen dogs for hunting foxes in a bid to “protect” black grouse at a forestry plantation in the Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Dec 26, 2024
Hikers warned of growing wild boar population in Scotland's Great Glen Walking the Great Glen Way? Read on for expert tips on what to do if you cross paths with one of the feral pigs Advnture · Dec 17, 2024
Proposal to bring Highland beavers back to Scottish glen BEAVERS could return to a Scottish glen after Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) applied for a licence to release beavers in the Highlands. The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2024
Permission sought for ‘historic’ return of beavers to Glen Affric Forestry and Land Scotland has applied to NatureScot for approval to release the mammals in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin. Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024
RSPB Scotland calls for action to save seabirds as new conservation plan launches RSPB Scotland is urging people to support Scottish seabirds and help prevent any further decline in the species... The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024
NatureScot grants more than £1 million to biodiversity restoration projects NATURESCOT has awarded over £1 million to projects that will help restore Scottish biodiversity as part of the Scottish Government’s Nature… The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024
NatureScot sets priorities after Scottish Biodiversity Strategy publication LAST week, Scotland's Nature Agency, NatureScot, has announced its priorities towards nature following the publication of the Scottish Biodiversity… The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024
Fears over 'out of control' wild boars in Highlands THERE are fears that wild board population is “out of control” in the Highlands... The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2024 'Ambitious plan' to protect cornerstone species in two Scottish rivers Cairngorms National Park has announced the preparation of an “ambitious plan” to help endangered species of mussel...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024 Scottish Government rejects call for referendum on new national park SCOTLAND'S Rural Affairs Secretary has rejected the idea of holding a referendum on the country's newest national park ...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024 Seabird numbers plummeting in Scotland and wider UK, new report shows SOME of Scotland's most famous seabirds have seen severe falls in population numbers, a new report has shown ...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024 The story behind Donald Trump's new Scottish golf course THE future 18-hole MacLeod Golf Course in North-East Scotland could have an irreversible impact on the largest sand dunes in Scotland ...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2024 Iconic species in Scotland under threat from breeding of game birds GAMEBIRDS such as pheasants and partridges could be threatening the capercaillie which is potentially facing extinction, The Ferret can reveal ...
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024 Scottish conservation agency accused of undermining law to protect birds of prey NatureScot to allow shooting estates to greatly reduce area of grouse moors affected by licensing regime
The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2024 Consultation launched for Scotland's new National Park in Galloway A CONSULTATION has been launched for Scotland’s newest National Park in Galloway ...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024 Scotland's natural assets worth £40 billion to economy, research shows SCOTLAND’S natural assets contribute more than £40 billion to the economy and support around 260,000 jobs, according to new research.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024 Project to remove invasive stoats from Orkney boosting native wildlife A project to remove non-native stoats from Orkney has boosted threatened birds and a species of vole found only on the islands, conservationists…
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 Project to remove invasive stoats from Orkney boosting native wildlife – RSPB Signs of Orkney vole activity are up 200% on 2019, while threatened ground-nesting birds are doing better, an RSPB report says.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2024 Scotland is 'critical' to achieving goal of 'restoring biodiversity globally' SCOTLAND is “critical to achieving the goal” of “restoring biodiversity globally” says NatureScot, as the COP16 summit gets under way ...