News Releases
Isle of May offically opens new visitor centre
01 July, 2014
Visitors to the Isle of May national nature reserve will have even better experiences this year, thanks to a new building on the island which was officially opened in late June.
Wildlife Blitz at Loch Leven
27 June, 2014
The 50th anniversary celebrations for Loch Leven national nature reserve continue next weekend, with two jam-packed days of BioBlitz activities.
New wild land map published to support national planning documents
23 June, 2014
A new map of Scotland’s wild land areas has been published. The map supports the new National Planning Framework and Scottish Planning Policy, also launched today (Monday 23 June).
Families invited to celebrate Tentsmuir’s 60th birthday
20 June, 2014
There are still spaces left for Tentsmuir nature reserve’s popular Family Day on Thursday, 3 July. The free event will celebrate Tentsmuir Point’s 60 years as a national nature reserve, as well as marking the Year of Homecoming Scotland.
Artist in Residence says thank you and farewell at ‘Wee Gathering’
18 June, 2014
Artist Rachel Mimiec will mark the end of her nine-month residency in the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area (NSA) with a ‘Wee Gathering’ at Glencoe Village Hall on Monday (23rd June).
Transatlantic project celebrates John Muir
18 June, 2014
A transatlantic project which allows people across the world to virtually step inside the Scottish and American homes of Scottish conservationist John Muir, using cutting-edge 3-D scanning technology, has been unveiled today.
New report published on Argyll’s trial beavers
17 June, 2014
The latest report looking at the trial reintroduction of beavers at Knapdale in Argyll has been published today (Tuesday17th June) by independent monitors of the trial, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Volunteer wins recognition for work on nature reserves
16 June, 2014
An environmental volunteer has won an award for his work on three National Nature Reserves in Argyll.
Marine research reports show the science behind Scotland’s possible MPA network
13 June, 2014
A range of reports on work carried out to identify Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Scotland’s seas have been published today (Friday 13th) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).