News Releases
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.
Battle to keep Scottish waters free from invasive species
20 May, 2014
The battle to keep invasive non-native marine species under control is stepping up a notch, with the publication of ground-breaking guidance, the first of its kind for the UK
Action to safeguard and promote gems of the 'dinosaur isle'
19 May, 2014
Local people on Skye are being invited to become voluntary wardens to help safeguard vulnerable fossil localities in a bid to tackle the problem of reckless collecting.
Festival celebrates Scotland's nature
14 May, 2014
More than 160 events are expected to take place across the country from this Saturday (17 May) as part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
New Isle of May visitor centre
09 May, 2014
A stunning new visitor centre opened on the Isle of May this week.
Cash award helps Scots youngsters to enjoy nature and complete their 'Discovery'
09 May, 2014
Two hundred youngsters, 70% of them from disadvantaged backgrounds, will get close to nature and enjoy outdoor adventures this spring following a grant from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Bird's eye view of Wester Ross sea eagle chicks
08 May, 2014
Visitors to the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (NNR) visitor centre in Wester Ross will be treated to fantastic close up views of sea eagle chicks this summer.
Pine martens spread to South Scotland
07 May, 2014
A report published today finds that pine martens are starting to re-colonise the south of Scotland.
Go-ahead for Central Belt nature project
06 May, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has received the green light for a £2.3 million LIFE project
High risk of deer on roads in May
02 May, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for deer on the road, especially in May.