News Releases
Statistical News Release: Marine and Terrestrial Species Indicators - Experimental Official Statistic
19 January, 2023
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
NatureScot takes action to prevent damage by deer
16 January, 2023
NatureScot has used its intervention powers to carry out a cull of red deer in Sutherland.
Successful river restoration scheme for graduates returns
12 January, 2023
Scotland’s nature-based careers sector is to receive a welcome boost with the return of the successful Working with Rivers scheme, following its employment achievements in 2022.
New year for nature: six ways to help wildlife in 2023
06 January, 2023
More than half of Scots indicated they wanted to take action to help nature in 2022. These intentions now appear to be making a difference.
Tern colony success at Forvie despite avian flu
21 December, 2022
Terns at NatureScot’s Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNRs) did well in 2022, despite the threat of avian flu.
Nature restoration continues at Highland reserves
21 December, 2022
Large-scale habitat restoration has continued apace at NatureScot’s Highland National Nature Reserves (NNRs) this year.
Highs and lows at Shetland National Nature Reserves this year
21 December, 2022
NatureScot’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in Shetland had a difficult year as avian flu swept through bonxie and gannet colonies, but there were glimmers of hope with other species faring well and some unusual sightings on the islands.
Highs and lows at NatureScot’s nature reserves this year
21 December, 2022
NatureScot’s coastal National Nature Reserves (NNRs) had a difficult year as avian flu swept through some seabird colonies, but there were glimmers of hope with other species faring well.
Acclaimed Gaelic specialist celebrates winter solstice and nature
21 December, 2022
As Scotland marks its longest night and shortest day – the Winter Solstice – acclaimed Gaelic writer, broadcaster and storyteller Roddy (Ruairidh) Maclean has compiled a unique Gaelic compendium for NatureScot which celebrates the nature, land and heritage of Scotland in the winter season.
Giorradan Gàidhlig Grian-stad a’ Gheamhraidh
21 December, 2022
Mar a tha Alba a’ comharradh na h-oidhche as fhaide ’s an latha as ghiorra aice – grian-stad a’ gheamhraidh – tha sgrìobhadair, craoladair is sgeulaiche ainmeil Ruairidh MacIlleathain air giorradan àraidh a chruinneachadh a chomharraicheas nàdar, tìr is dualchas na h-Alba ann an ràith a’ gheamhraidh.