News Releases
UK’s first NNR celebrates 70th anniversary with stunning pictures
22 November, 2021
The UK’s first National Nature Reserve (NNR), the stunning Beinn Eighe NNR, is celebrating its 70th year today. To mark the day, NatureScot is revealing the winning pictures from a photo contest marking the landmark anniversary.
NatureScot announces first new site for release of beavers in Scotland since Knapdale
10 November, 2021
NatureScot has issued a protected species licence today, allowing beavers to be released into a new location in the Forth catchment, reinforcing the population that is already resident nearby.
Funding for nature welcomed
06 November, 2021
Scotland's nature agency NatureScot has today welcomed Scottish Government funding of £55 million for nature restoration and biodiversity projects, announced on Nature Day at COP26 in Glasgow.
Shorter days increase deer risk on roads
29 October, 2021
As the clocks change this weekend, NatureScot is warning motorists to be aware of the increased risk of collisions between deer and vehicles due to the shorter days at this time of year.
£1 million for Forth habitat restoration
28 October, 2021
Funding of £1 million has been announced for peatland and river restoration in the River Forth catchment as part of a major European Union (EU) project.
Scotland’s Rangers address climate change issues
27 October, 2021
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE RANGERS' ASSOCIATION
Sniffer dogs help discover storm petrel colony on the Isle of May in UK first
27 October, 2021
For the first time in UK conservation, sniffer dogs have been used to locate a seabird colony, with the location of a storm petrels discovered on the Isle of May in September.
NatureScot’s beaver management: judicial review
22 October, 2021
We want to clarify a range of inaccuracies in media reporting, following a judicial challenge of our approach to beaver management, brought by the Trees for Life organisation
COP26: NatureScot's spokespeople and filming locations
12 October, 2021
To assist broadcast news teams with COP26 preparations, NatureScot, Scotland's nature agency is providing the following list of expert spokespeople for key climate change topics; and filming locations. The locations include where work is being undertaken to tackle climate change through enhancing and protecting Scotland's nature. For further details and to check availability of a site or spokesperson, please email media@nature.scot.