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New agreement to help nature recover with secure, climate-resilient farming in Scotland

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:00 Z

A diverse group have joined forces to improve food security by strengthening the link between nature and sustainable farming in Scotland.

New round of funding for low ground venison supply chain

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:50:00 Z

Deer managers in low ground Scotland can now apply for funding to help improve their facilities for handling and chilling venison.

Crofters across the Outer Hebrides invited to share their stories for first-of-its kind research project

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:12:00 Z

Researchers are looking for crofters from across the Outer Hebrides to take part in a new study exploring the unique relationship between island crofting life, nature, and personal wellbeing — the first research of its kind focused specifically on Hebridean communities.

Fiathachadh do chroitearan air feadh nan Eilean an cuid sgeulachdan innse mar phàirt de phròiseact rannsachaidh ùr

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:07:00 Z

Tha luchd-rannsachaidh a’ sireadh chroitearan bho air feadh nan Eilean airson pàirt a ghabhail ann an sgrùdadh ùr a tha a’ toirt sùil air a’ cheangal shònraichte eadar beatha croitearachd nan eilean, an nàdar, agus sunnd pearsanta – a’ chiad rannsachadh den leithid a tha gu sònraichte a’ coimhead air coimhearsnachdan anns na h-Eileanan.

World Peatlands Day celebrated with record restoration figures in Scotland

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:30:00 Z

Job opportunities, collaboration and nature recovery show promise for the national commitment to restore Scotland’s degraded peatlands.

The Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival 2026 programme is here – boat tours, wildlife walks, creative workshops and more!

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:25:00 Z

The programme for this summer’s Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival is out now, packed with over 80 community-run events celebrating the extraordinary wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage of the Outer Hebrides.

Seo dhut prògram Fèis Fiadh-bheatha nan Eilean 2026 – tursan bàta, cuairtean fiadh-bheatha, bùthan-obrach cruthachail is mòran a bharrachd!

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:21:00 Z

Tha am prògram againn a-nis airson Fèis Fiadh-bheatha nan Eilean as t-samhradh, le 80 tachartasan leis a’ choimhearsnachd a chomharraicheas fiadh-bheatha, tìr is dualchas cultarach nan Eilean Siar.

Warning: roe deer on the move

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 Z

Drivers are being warned to watch out for roe deer on the roads at this higher-risk time of year for deer-vehicle collisions.

East coast Scots asked to help cover over 700 miles of coastline in search of one of the UK’s rarest insects

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:30:00 Z

Endangered species conservation programme, Species on the Edge, and invertebrate charity Buglife are asking people living on the east coast of Scotland to help survey over 700 miles of coastline in a search for one of the UK’s rarest invertebrates: the Bordered Brown Lacewing.

NatureScot launches consultation for Scotland’s peatlands

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 Z

Peatland ACTION is calling on everyone with a passion for one of the country’s most iconic and vital landscapes to get involved in shaping its first ever industry standard.