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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.

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.