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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.

Scotland's hill-goers urged to plan ahead as key deer stalking period approaches

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

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.

Thathar a’ moladh do dhaoine a thadhlas air beanntan na h-Alba plana a chur air dòigh ’s àm stalcaireachd fèidh a’ teannadh dlùth

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

Leis gum bi stalcaireachd daimh a’ fàs nas trainge rè prìomh ùine na bliadhna, tha NàdarAlba a’ moladh do dhaoine a tha a’ tadhal air beanntan na h-Alba sùil a thoirt air seirbheis A’ dèanamh air Beanntan na h-Alba airson na tursan aca a phlanadh mus fhalbh iad ’s gun bhriseadh a-steach air obair chudromach stiùireadh nam fiadh

Òigridh air am brosnachadh teicneòlas a chur gu feum do mhath nàdair

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

Tha sgoilearan òga na dùthcha, a tha mar as trice gu math cofhurtail le teicneòlas ’s fiosrachadh didseatach, air am brosnachadh ionnsachadh mu nàdar san teirm-sgoile ùir seo, le taing do Mhapa Rùrachadh Nàdar na h-Alba.

Interactive nature resource set to help Scottish schools become sustainable learning settings

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

Scottish schools are being offered free lesson plans and teacher webinars this autumn to help them become more sustainable, climate-resilient and nature-friendly learning settings, using an innovative digital tool called the Nature Discovery Map Scotland (NDMS).

Gen Alpha school pupils inspired to log on for nature

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

The country’s young pupils, typically comfortable with tablets, tech and digital information, are being inspired to learn about nature in the new school term, thanks to the Nature Discovery Map Scotland.

New planning tool to help developers improve nature

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 Z

Scotland’s nature agency has launched a consultation on a new planning tool that will help developers show they are leaving nature in a much better state than they found it.

First confirmed breeding of little egrets in north-east Scotland

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:14:00 Z

Little egrets have bred in north-east Scotland for the first time, as climate change pushes the range of these once Mediterranean birds further north.

Kinloch Woodlands celebrates becoming a Nature30 site

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

Kinloch Woodlands, in Wester Ross, has been recognised as a Nature30 site, celebrating more than three decades of work dedicated to restoring native woodland habitats and creating lasting benefits for Scotland’s nature.