News Releases
People invited to SNH reception in Dumfries
10 June, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is inviting everyone in the area to an informal reception in Dumfries, to find out more about the challenges of managing our natural environment.
Rallying cry to restore Scotland’s peatlands
06 June, 2014
People across Scotland are being asked for their views on a plan to restore and manage the country’s vital peatlands, in a consultation launched today (6th June) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
EU funding award to enhance seabird populations on Shiant Islands
06 June, 2014
(Issued by RSPB Scotland on 6 June 2014)
A project to safeguard Scotland’s threatened seabird colonies has been awarded almost £450,000 of European Union funding.
Celebrating seabirds on the May
04 June, 2014
A two-day seabird celebration will take place on the Isle of May national nature reserve on the 14-15 June.
Loch Leven celebrates 50 years
30 May, 2014
One of Scotland’s most popular national nature reserves (NNRs), Loch Leven, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a free, fun-filled event on 8th June.
Scotland’s living cultural heritage on our doorstep
29 May, 2014
Scotland could have around 1700 orchards, giving hope that this valuable cultural resource has not been lost, according to a new study announced today by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
SNH publishes revised guidance on wind farm siting and design
22 May, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has today (Thursday 22 May) published revised guidance on siting and designing wind farms in the landscape at the All Energy conference in Aberdeen.
Botany walks at Loch Leven
22 May, 2014
With flowers in bloom, it's the perfect time to head out to Loch Leven national nature reserve to join in on a free botany walk and learn about the amazing variety of plants on the reserve.
Big Pond Dip for NE
21 May, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is encouraging pond-dippers across the North East of Scotland to grab their nets and take part in the Big North East Pond Dip.
Forvie poetry & nature walk
20 May, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is hosting a free poetry and nature walk to the cursed medieval village of Forvie on Tuesday, 27 May.