Latest press releases
Wildcats thriving in Scotland by 2045
22 September, 2026
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF SCOTLAND’S WILDCAT STRATEGY ORGANISING TEAM
A new national strategy aims to restore wildcats to a level where they are thriving and expanding in Scotland.
Mountain peatland restored by hand
17 September, 2026
A project to restore an area of degraded peatland by hand on the mountainside at Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been completed.
Another 35 beavers moved to new Highland homes
15 September, 2026
A new report shows that another 35 beavers were moved to new homes in the Highlands in 2025/26 as the population continues to expand.
Global experts gather in Edinburgh for conservation conference
07 September, 2026
Specialists from around the world are gathering in Edinburgh for a major international conference to share the latest innovations to save threatened species and restore fragile ecosystems.
Concern over drop in puffin numbers on the Isle of May
04 September, 2026
Numbers of puffins at one of the UK’s largest colonies have decreased by around 30% since 2024.
Scotland's hill-goers urged to plan ahead as key deer stalking period approaches
02 September, 2026
With red deer stag stalking activity building towards the busiest period of the year, NatureScot is encouraging hill-goers to use the Heading for the Scottish Hills service to help plan their visits and avoid disturbing essential deer management.