News Releases
Comic celebrating community and conservation launched on the north coast
05 October, 2026
A new comic celebrating the wildlife of Scotland’s north coast is now available to borrow from schools and libraries across the region, following its launch at Thurso Library last month. The comic is a collaboration between conservation programme Species on the Edge, communities from across the area, and local artist Aimee Lockwood.
Art in Nature Exhibition coming to Bressay
01 October, 2026
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
25 September, 2026
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
22 September, 2026
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
17 September, 2026
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
15 September, 2026
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
07 September, 2026
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
04 September, 2026
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
02 September, 2026
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
02 September, 2026
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