News Releases
Study finds rocky seashore species in Scotland affected by climate change
22 January, 2025
An increase in the temperature of Scotland’s seas over the last decade is changing the types of animals and plants found on rocky shores in Scotland to those that favour warmer waters, a NatureScot study has found.
Community rallies to face Bettyhill bumblebee emergency
21 January, 2025
Members of the community in Bettyhill are coming together to help save local population of one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees, the Great Yellow, as rocketing rabbit numbers threaten Farr Glebe meadow.
One month to go for National Park consultation in Galloway
16 January, 2025
NatureScot has released statistics revealing that public participation in the consultation on the Scottish Government’s proposal for a new national park for Scotland has been busy and wide-ranging. The consultation is now in its final month and will close at midnight on 14 February.
Festive Feature: Scotland’s top winter walks for mind and body
26 December, 2024
Scots are being encouraged to step outdoors and explore nature over the festive period, as it is known to be one of the best ways to relax and unwind.
Busy first month for National Park consultation in Galloway
18 December, 2024
NatureScot has released statistics revealing that one month into its consultation on a proposed new national park for Scotland, public participation in person and online has been busy and diverse.
Seabird recovery slow at Shetland National Nature Reserves
16 December, 2024
Numbers of great skua or bonxies at Shetland National Nature Reserves (NNRs) increased slightly this year but remain significantly below pre-avian flu levels.
From hill to plate: try Creag Meagaidh venison this Christmas
16 December, 2024
Visitors to Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve (NNR) are being urged to give wild venison a try this Christmas.
Habitat creation effort paying off at Cairnsmore of Fleet
16 December, 2024
More than 15,000 trees have been planted as part of a major effort to create and expand important habitats at Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve (NNR).
Visitors asked to help Forvie seal pups this Christmas
16 December, 2024
Visitors to NatureScot’s Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) are being reminded to follow seal watching guidance to help protect pups this Christmas.
Changing fortunes of Tentsmuir butterflies revealed by volunteers
16 December, 2024
Volunteers at Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve (NNR) have been recognised for four decades of monitoring that have helped uncover the changing fortunes of butterflies in Fife.