Latest press releases
New nature site at Dalmellington
18 November, 2025
One of the most impressive and valuable areas of wetland in Scotland has been formally protected for nature.
Cinn-là Fèis Fiadh-bheatha nan Eilean 2026 gam foillseachadh an dèidh soirbheis mhòir am bliadhna
13 November, 2025
Bidh Fèis Fiadh-bheatha nan Eilean air ais ann an 2026 leis cho soirbheachail ’s a bha an fhèis am bliadhna. Bha i na bu mhotha na a-riamh roimhe le còrr is 5000 neach a’ gabhail pàirt ann an còrr is 80 tachartas air feadh nan eilean.
Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival 2026 dates announced following wild success
13 November, 2025
The Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival will be back in 2026 following the success of its biggest festival yet this summer which welcomed over 5000 participants to more than 80 events across the islands.
Help Forvie seal pups this season
04 November, 2025
Visitors are being asked to help the much-loved seals at NatureScot’s Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) by following guidance to avoid disturbing vulnerable pups at this time of year.
Iomairt sàbhailteachd rathaid a thaobh tubaistean le fèidh ga leudachadh
30 October, 2025
Thathar a’ leudachadh iomairt sabhailteachd rathaid airson a’ chunnart bho thubaistean eadar fèidh is carbadan a lùghdachadh ann an ceàrn chunnartach air an A9 às dèidh fiosrachadh bhon choimhearsnachd is rannsachadh ùr fhaighinn.
Deer collision road safety campaign expanded
30 October, 2025
A road safety campaign to reduce deer-vehicle collisions at a high-risk location on the A9 has been expanded thanks to community feedback and new research.