News Releases
NatureScot warns Muir of Dinnet visitors against disturbing birds
01 April, 2021
NatureScot is urging visitors to the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve to make sure they don’t disturb wildlife, particularly at this sensitive time of year for nesting birds.
Investment in nature reserves and rangers
24 March, 2021
Funding of £750,000 is being invested in NatureScot’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in preparation for visitors this summer.
Funding for community marine surveys
24 March, 2021
A new fund has been launched to help communities and local groups get involved in monitoring Scotland’s seabed and coastlines.
Next steps for nature
23 March, 2021
A new report sets out Scotland’s performance against international biodiversity targets and the steps needed to continue to improve nature.
Volunteers wanted for innovative Scottish mountain hare survey
22 March, 2021
Joint news release issued by NatureScot, BTO, the Mammal Society, GWCT and the James Hutton Institute
New reports shows Gaelic reverence for nature
18 March, 2021
Gaelic names and folklore reveal how fundamental nature and all its benefits were to Scotland’s Gaels, according to a new report published by NatureScot today.
Spèis nan Gàidheal air nàdar ga taisbeanadh ann an aithisg ùr
18 March, 2021
Tha ainmean is beul-aithris nan Gàidheal a’ sealltainn dhuinn gu dè cho cudromach ’s a bha nàdar, agus na buannachdan na chois, do na Gàidheil, a rèir aithisg ùr a dh’fhoillsich NatureScot an-diugh.
Additional £2.6m award for Highlands & Islands tourism
15 March, 2021
Four projects in the Highlands and Islands will share a £2.6 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) award to promote the outstanding scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, Fergus Ewing, announced today.
Flapper skate protection
10 March, 2021
NatureScot has today welcomed the announcement by Scottish Ministers that an urgent Marine Protected Area has been designated for the flapper skate egg-laying habitat in the Inner Sound.