News Releases
Muir to celebrate across the Central Belt
01 May, 2014
The celebrations to mark the launch of the John Muir Way continue in May and June, with more than 50 community events being held across the Central Belt.
Environmental volunteering is key to healthier happy more employable young people says SNH chairman
28 April, 2014
Scotland's young people can become healthier, happier, and more employable by taking part in environmental volunteering, according to the chairman of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH
40,000 people take part in John Muir Festival
25 April, 2014
When the John Muir Festival ends, on Saturday 26 April in Helensburgh and Loch Lomond shores, it’s estimated that almost 40,000 people will have taken part in the festival’s programmed and associated events.
MEDIA INVITE: First Minister to open John Muir Way
16 April, 2014
Issued by East Lothian Council & Scottish Natural Heritage
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First Minister Alex Salmond will officially open the new 134-mile coast-to-coast pathway, the John Muir Way, in Dunbar on 21 April.
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.
‘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.
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).
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.
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.
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).