News Releases
10th Anniversary of Peatland ACTION to be celebrated with photo contest
21 July, 2022
The first decade of Scotland’s national programme of peatland restoration, Peatland ACTION, is to be celebrated with a peatland-themed calendar and a year-long touring exhibition. To date, NatureScot, through the Peatland ACTION Fund, has put over 30,000 hectares of peatlands on the road to restoration.
Avian flu update: NatureScot advises public landings to stop on 23 islands
21 July, 2022
NatureScot is advising public landings to stop on 23 Scottish islands, limiting the spread of avian flu and giving seabirds the best possible chance to survive and recover from the current severe outbreak.
Almost £5 million awarded to projects to fight climate change in Scotland
20 July, 2022
Almost £5 million has been today awarded to 46 projects in Scotland to improve natural habitats, safeguard plant and animal species, improve biodiversity, and tackle climate change.
Almost £1.5m in funding for extra rangers at Scotland’s nature hot spots this summer
19 July, 2022
Many of Scotland’s most popular natural sites are to receive a staffing boost this summer, with Scottish Government funding of almost £1.5 million to support better visitor management and help safeguard the environment for visitors and local communities.
Avian flu task force announced
14 July, 2022
NatureScot is setting up a new task force to co-ordinate a national response to the avian influenza crisis that is devastating vulnerable seabirds, and other wild bird populations in Scotland.
Holiday fun at Tentsmuir
12 July, 2022
Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Fife is holding an open day next week with a host of fun activities for all ages.
Appeal to help protect Mull wildlife
01 July, 2022
Visitors to Mull are being urged to help protect wildlife this summer in response to concerns about increased disturbance at island hotspots.
£4.2m lifeline for Scotland’s most vulnerable species
29 June, 2022
Threatened species in Scotland have today received a £4.2m lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Scots warned of giant hogweed danger
28 June, 2022
People across Scotland are being warned of the dangers of giant hogweed, a toxic plant that can cause severe skin blisters, burns and even blindness.
First steps of vital nature project features Minister for Biodiversity and other leading voices
27 June, 2022
NatureScot will this week host the first event in a year-long collaborative project, looking at new ways to restore and connect Scotland’s ecosystems.