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Record number of chicks ringed at Forvie

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:16:00 Z

A record number of chicks have been ringed at Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) this year following a promising breeding season for terns at the popular coastal site.

£9 million boost for Scotland’s nature

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:01:00 Z

NatureScot has awarded grants totalling £9.2 million to projects that will help save red squirrels, revive fragmented rainforests, restore rivers and build climate resilience.

Joint sea eagle tagging project launched to discover how birds interact with livestock

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:45:00 Z

Forty new satellite tags will soon track sea eagles in western Scotland to investigate how sea eagles and livestock interact.

Holiday fun at Tentsmuir

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 Z

Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Fife is holding an open day next week with a host of fun activities for all ages.

Isle of May National Nature Reserve celebrates 70th anniversary

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:04:00 Z

The Isle of May is celebrating a huge milestone this summer, marking 70 years as a National Nature Reserve (NNR).

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.