News Releases
‘First time in over a century’ sea eagles return to Loch Lomond
11 June, 2021
White-tailed eagles have appeared on Loch Lomond for the first time in over a hundred years.
Harbour seal census confirms east-west divide
03 June, 2021
A full census reveals Scotland’s harbour seals are doing well overall but there remains a striking divide between east and west coast populations.
Warning of high risk of deer on roads
31 May, 2021
With increased collisions between deer and vehicles at this time of year, NatureScot is warning motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for deer on the road.
NatureScot urges gardeners to go peat-free
27 May, 2021
NatureScot is urging gardeners to choose alternatives to peat, now that garden centres have opened up around Scotland. Digging up peat to use in a garden destroys wildlife and releases carbon into the atmosphere, accelerating climate change, as well as increasing flooding in areas where it is dug up.
Multimillion nature fund ‘takes to the water’
26 May, 2021
New projects that protect and grow Scotland’s marine life, boosting the vulnerable wild oyster population by tens of thousands; and supporting fragile freshwater pearl mussels are among the latest recipients in an ambitious expansion ‘into the water’ by the Scottish Government's Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
NatureScot launches consultation on third Gaelic Language Plan
25 May, 2021
NatureScot will today launch a public consultation on its proposed third Gaelic Language Plan.
NatureScot a’ foillseachadh co-chomhairleachadh air an treas Plana Gàidhlig
25 May, 2021
An-diugh cuiridh NatureScot air chois co-chomhairleachadh poblach mun treas Plana Gàidhlig aige a thathar a’ moladh.
International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May: Critical declines and vital signs of hope for Scotland’s nature
21 May, 2021
Scotland is widely known for its biological diversity (variety of nature), and as we approach this significant day, NatureScot’s latest report highlights the changing picture of nature across the country.
Digital revolution for nature sites
20 May, 2021
NatureScot has today launched the next phase of a £1.25 million project using artificial intelligence to improve the management of Scotland’s protected areas.
NatureScot welcomes seven new board members
19 May, 2021
Scotland’s nature agency welcomed seven new members to their first board meeting last week, following their appointment by retired Cabinet Secretary Roseanna Cunningham MSP in March 2021.