News Releases
Outdoors and nature engagement sustained post-lockdown
14 October, 2020
An increase in people visiting the outdoors and engaging with nature has continued after lockdown, a new survey shows.
Butterflies on the increase
09 October, 2020
Butterfly populations have increased in Scotland, likely as a consequence of warmer summers.
First of its kind business project invests in nature’s future in Scottish Borders
07 October, 2020
A project with potential to significantly increase business investment in Scotland’s natural capital as part of our ‘green recovery’ from COVID-19, has launched in the Scottish Borders.
First of its kind business project invests in nature’s future
07 October, 2020
A project with potential to significantly increase business investment in Scotland’s natural capital as part of our ‘green recovery’ from COVID-19, has launched in the Scottish Borders.
World first as endangered skate egg hatches
02 October, 2020
A critically endangered flapper skate has been successfully cared for and hatched in captivity in what is thought to be a world first for the species.
Beaver survey to begin - landowners asked for support
24 September, 2020
NatureScot will next week kick off the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of beaver numbers and their range ever conducted in Scotland.
Beaver survey to begin
24 September, 2020
NatureScot will next week kick off the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of beaver numbers and their range ever conducted in Scotland.
Innovative farming pilot could replace traditional EU payment schemes
17 September, 2020
A ground-breaking new project, incentivising farmers to manage flower-rich meadows, help vulnerable populations of wading birds thrive, and restore peatlands has the potential to replace EU schemes.
Walkers urged to check for deer stalking before Heading for the Scottish Hills
01 September, 2020
Hillwalkers are being encouraged to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season.
Fresh insight into secret lives of basking sharks
28 August, 2020
The first study to successfully track a basking shark using a robot camera has shed new light on the behaviour of the world’s second largest fish.