News Releases
Report released for UN Soil Day finds the risk to Scotland’s soil biodiversity has increased
05 December, 2023
The amount of Scotland’s soil which is sealed over by surfaces such as concrete or tarmac has risen over the last decade.
Report released for UN Soil Day finds the risk to Scotland’s soil biodiversity has increased
05 December, 2023
The amount of Scotland’s soil which is sealed over by surfaces such as concrete or tarmac has risen over the last decade.
Visitors asked to follow guidance to help protect seal pups
24 November, 2023
Visitors to NatureScot’s Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) are being asked to help protect vulnerable seal pups by following guidance to avoid disturbance.
Scotland’s butterflies increase by 35 percent, but some species at risk
21 November, 2023
There has been a 35 percent increase in the number of butterflies in Scotland over the last four decades - but some species, such as the small copper, are now in significant decline, according to a new report from NatureScot.
Innovative community deer stalking pilot underway at Creag Meagaidh
17 November, 2023
A pioneering new initiative is offering local residents the chance to stalk deer at NatureScot’s Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve (NNR).
NatureScot statement on UK Biodiversity Indicators
14 November, 2023
NatureScot Chair, Professor Colin Galbraith, responds to the latest update (2023) of the UK Biodiversity Indicators, published by JNCC today.
Peatland ACTION wins prestigious climate award
13 November, 2023
A Scottish Government-funded programme that offers landowners, farmers and crofters 100% funding and support to restore their damaged peatlands has won the Holyrood Climate Action Award for Nature and the Environment.
Rare Caledonian pinewood restored at the Alladale wilderness reserve
10 November, 2023
A remote fragment of Scotland’s ancient Caledonian pinewood in Sutherland has been restored thanks to two decades of effort, NatureScot reports.
Drivers warned of deer collision risk at Navidale
01 November, 2023
Drivers in north-east Scotland are being warned to take extra care at a high-risk location for collisions between deer and vehicles.
Projects share £4m to help nature recover
18 October, 2023
Projects across Scotland that save threatened species, restore flower meadows and reduce flooding have been awarded a share of £4 million.