News Releases
Celebrating seabirds on the May
04 June, 2014
A two-day seabird celebration will take place on the Isle of May national nature reserve on the 14-15 June.
Loch Leven celebrates 50 years
30 May, 2014
One of Scotland’s most popular national nature reserves (NNRs), Loch Leven, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a free, fun-filled event on 8th June.
Scotland’s living cultural heritage on our doorstep
29 May, 2014
Scotland could have around 1700 orchards, giving hope that this valuable cultural resource has not been lost, according to a new study announced today by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
SNH publishes revised guidance on wind farm siting and design
22 May, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has today (Thursday 22 May) published revised guidance on siting and designing wind farms in the landscape at the All Energy conference in Aberdeen.
Botany walks at Loch Leven
22 May, 2014
With flowers in bloom, it's the perfect time to head out to Loch Leven national nature reserve to join in on a free botany walk and learn about the amazing variety of plants on the reserve.
Big Pond Dip for NE
21 May, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is encouraging pond-dippers across the North East of Scotland to grab their nets and take part in the Big North East Pond Dip.
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.