News Releases
Goldeneye breeding success at Muir of Dinnet
01 August, 2023
A bumper breeding season for rare goldeneye ducks is being celebrated at NatureScot’s Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (NNR).
Rum rocks to play a key role in Mars space mission
28 July, 2023
Ancient rocks from the Isle of Rum are playing an important role in an international space mission to discover more about Mars.
Scotland’s £65m nature restoration fund invites projects to apply now
20 July, 2023
Conservation projects that aim to put Scotland’s land, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery are being invited to apply to a multi-million pound nature restoration fund.
Prògram glèidhteachais ioma-ghnèitheach ga thòiseachadh sna h-Eileanan A-Staigh ’s Earra-Ghàidheal
14 July, 2023
Brath-naidheachd le com-pàirteachas Gnèithean air an Oir
Multi-species conservation programme arrives in the Inner Hebrides and Argyll
14 July, 2023
Species on the Edge partnership news release
Avian flu vigilance high as reports of dead seabirds increase
12 July, 2023
Scotland’s Avian Flu Task Force is on high alert following an increase in reports of dead seabirds around our coasts.
New boardwalk extension opens at popular West Lothian nature reserve
06 July, 2023
An extended boardwalk has opened at NatureScot’s Blawhorn National Nature Reserve (NNR), giving visitors even more opportunities to explore this fascinating natural area.
Avian flu impacts breeding success of Scottish birds of prey
29 June, 2023
The breeding success of a number or bird of prey species, particularly eagles, may have been impacted by avian flu, according to a report published by NatureScot today.
New multi-species conservation programme arrives on the Solway Coast
28 June, 2023
A Species on the Edge Partnership News Release
Peatland restoration in Scotland increases by 25% over last year
23 June, 2023
The number of peatland hectares put on the road to recovery by NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION team increased by 25% between 2022 and 2023 to 5,000 ha, reports the national nature agency today.