News Releases
Appeal to help protect Mull wildlife
01 July, 2022
Visitors to Mull are being urged to help protect wildlife this summer in response to concerns about increased disturbance at island hotspots.
£4.2m lifeline for Scotland’s most vulnerable species
29 June, 2022
Threatened species in Scotland have today received a £4.2m lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Scots warned of giant hogweed danger
28 June, 2022
People across Scotland are being warned of the dangers of giant hogweed, a toxic plant that can cause severe skin blisters, burns and even blindness.
First steps of vital nature project features Minister for Biodiversity and other leading voices
27 June, 2022
NatureScot will this week host the first event in a year-long collaborative project, looking at new ways to restore and connect Scotland’s ecosystems.
Island nature reserves close to protect seabirds
27 June, 2022
NatureScot’s Isle of May and Noss National Nature Reserves (NNRs) will be closed to public landings from 1 July to help protect vulnerable seabird populations from avian influenza.
New approaches for NatureScot to improve designated sites
22 June, 2022
NatureScot will be developing new approaches to ensure that protected areas help nature thrive across Scotland.
Statistical News Release: The Proportion of Scotland's Protected Sites in Favourable Condition 2022
22 June, 2022
NatureScot has today released the latest figures tracking the proportion of Scottish natural features in favourable or recovering condition.
General licence restricted on Highland estate
21 June, 2022
NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences on Moy Estate for three years.
Call to report Barra hedgehog sightings
16 June, 2022
Residents and visitors to Barra are being urged to be vigilant after the first record of a hedgehog on the island.
Glasgow City Region’s peatlands set to help fight climate change
14 June, 2022
Today sees the launch of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley (GCV) Green Network’s Clyde Peatlands initiative, which aims to deliver large-scale peatland restoration across the eight local authorities that make up Glasgow City Region.