News Releases
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).
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.
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.
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).
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).
First peek at Beinn Eighe facelift
27 March, 2014
The visitor centre at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve in Wester Ross opens its doors next week (Monday 31 March) when visitors will be able to see the first results of a two-year upgrade.
Bringing John Muir home
27 March, 2014
John Muir Festival opens with spectacular launch of The Kelpies
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Revered in America, pioneering environmentalist John Muir is less well known in his homeland of Scotland. But as a new national pathway, the John Muir Way, opens in his honour, the John Muir Festival is bringing John Muir home.