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Clean up for nature at Forvie

11 April, 2014

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is asking for help on Easter Monday to clear debris that has washed ashore over the winter at Forvie national nature reserve.

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‘Mowgli’ and ‘Brave’ flying high

11 April, 2014

A new satellite tracking project run by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will boost understanding about the behaviour of golden eagles.

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SNH responds to raptor poisonings in Ross-shire

11 April, 2014

In response to the red kite and buzzard poisonings in Ross-shire, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is issuing the following statement today (11 April).

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Celebrating 100 years of famous Aberdeenshire fossil site

10 April, 2014

A free talk about the famous fossils found at Rhynie in Aberdeenshire takes place on 22 April to celebrate the centenary of the Rhynie Chert.

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Exhibition of nature photography to help celebrate the life of John Muir

08 April, 2014

An outdoor exhibition of wildlife photographs opens at Taynish National Nature Reserve (NNR) next week to help launch the John Muir Festival.

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Pine marten arrive on Mull

07 April, 2014

Pine martens found on Mull are not native to the island and probably arrived there accidentally on timber boats about ten years ago, says a report published today (Thursday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

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Aberdeen pupils’ top nature photos on tour

04 April, 2014

Prize-winning nature photos from Aberdeen secondary pupils will be part of a free touring exhibition around North East Scotland this spring.

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People invited to SNH reception in Helensburgh

04 April, 2014

Local people are being invited along to an informal evening reception held by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at The Victoria Halls on Tuesday 15th April from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

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Scientists pioneer technique to identify marine life hotspots in Scotland

01 April, 2014

Marine specialists have been using satellite images to help identify important areas for marine life around Scotland's coasts, according to a report published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) today (Tuesday 1st April).

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New long distance path could boost Mull economy

31 March, 2014

A proposed trail across Mull would attract new visitors to the island and could bring almost £1m a year into the local economy, according to a report published today (Monday 31 March) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

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