Latest press releases
New report names native Scottish species under threat from disease and warming climate
12 December, 2025
Important and well-loved tree species and Britain’s only remaining native cat are under critical threat without their conservation being prioritised according to a ‘genetic scorecard’ developed by scientists across Scotland.
Concerns for decrease in Scotland’s farmland birds
11 December, 2025
A new report looking at Scottish terrestrial breeding birds shows that all farmland species have decreased in the past decade, but there is also good news for many of our other much-loved bird species.
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland: Index of Abundance for Scottish terrestrial breeding birds, 1994 to 2024
11 December, 2025
NatureScot has today released the latest figures tracking the abundance of Scotland’s terrestrial breeding birds.
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.