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Creative exhibition celebrates conservation on the north coast

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:24:00 Z

Conservation programme Species on the Edge celebrates the end of its four-year run with an exhibition inspired by the people, flora, and fauna of the north coast.

Scotland sows the seed to save the nation’s plants

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:19:00 Z

A world-leading strategy to help Scotland’s struggling plant life has been launched today by NatureScot and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Comic celebrating community and conservation launched on the north coast

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:40:00 Z

A new comic celebrating the wildlife of Scotland’s north coast is now available to borrow from schools and libraries across the region, following its launch at Thurso Library last month. The comic is a collaboration between conservation programme Species on the Edge, communities from across the area, and local artist Aimee Lockwood.

Art in Nature Exhibition coming to Bressay

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:05:00 Z

Artwork inspired by Shetland's wildlife and landscapes will go on display in Bressay this autumn as part of an 'Art in Nature' exhibition at Speldiburn Cafe.

Crofters invited to shape the future of nature-friendly crofting in Shetland

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:10:00 Z

Shetland crofters, farmers and others interested in land management are invited to join Species on the Edge, Nature Friendly Farming Network, Pasture for Life, the Scottish Crofting Federation, and local RSPB Scotland staff to shape a resilient, nature-positive future at a two-day event this October.

Wildcats thriving in Scotland by 2045

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:00:00 Z

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

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:26:00 Z

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

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:50:00 Z

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

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:01:00 Z

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

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:40:00 Z

Numbers of puffins at one of the UK’s largest colonies have decreased by around 30% since 2024.