Latest press releases
Walkers urged to check for deer stalking before Heading for the Scottish Hills
30 July, 2021
Scotland’s Nature Agency, NatureScot, is urging hillwalkers to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season.
Satellites track “bog breathing” to help monitor peatlands
25 July, 2021
Using satellite technology to look at how bogs “breath” could help build a better picture of peatland condition and restoration progress in Scotland.
Storm petrels breeding on Isle of May
22 July, 2021
Storm petrels have been confirmed breeding on NatureScot’s Isle of May National Nature Reserve (NNR) for the first time.
NatureScot urges watersport visitors to keep their distance from seals
16 July, 2021
Scotland’s nature agency, NatureScot, is urging people not to get too close to seals, after a series of recent incidents at Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (NNR) and other seal haul-out sites across Scotland.
Respect, Protect, Enjoy this weekend
15 July, 2021
Visitors to Scotland’s great outdoors are being urged to continue to respect, protect and enjoy our parks, beaches and countryside during this weekend’s expected heatwave.
First of new inclusive facilities opened today at St Cyrus reserve
06 July, 2021
The first of a series of visitor improvements on St Cyrus National Nature Reserve was officially opened this week (5 July) by Mairi Gougeon, MSP for Angus North and Mearns, and Jenny Miller, the Chief Executive of PAMIS and co-chair of the UK changing places toilets consortium.