News Releases
Have your say on Loch Awe’s eco-tourism future
14 November, 2019
This December, local tourism businesses and those interested in starting a tourism-related business can share ideas on new ways to promote the local area at meetings run by the Argyll Isles Tourism Cooperative (AITC), with support from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Challenge to bring Forvie beach clean to next level
12 November, 2019
Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) staff is challenging local people to be creative and take the next step in beach cleans by re-using some of the many recovered items.
Fresh hope for rare and endangered plant
11 November, 2019
Conservationists working to ensure the survival of the rare and endangered alpine blue-sowthistle in Scotland are attempting to establish a new population of the species.
SNH decision on Kinloch Castle asset transfer request announced
08 November, 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced its decision against the asset transfer request by Kinloch Castle Friends Association (KCFA) today.
Shorter days increase deer risk on roads
01 November, 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) 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.
Climate change impact on butterflies revealed
31 October, 2019
Butterfly populations remain stable in Scotland but climate change is having a variable impact on different species.
Developers urged to help pollinators
23 October, 2019
Developers are being encouraged to do more to help butterflies, bees and other pollinators in our towns and cities.
Birds put on spectacular autumnal show at Scotland’s nature reserves
18 October, 2019
Photographers have captured stunning images of wild geese and waders flocking to Scotland.
£20,000 for youth nature projects
17 October, 2019
Funding of £20,000 has been announced for projects to engage young people with nature at an event to celebrate Scotland’s Youth Biodiversity Panel.
Over 700 responses to SNH General Licence consultation
10 October, 2019
The Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) consultation about wild birds ended yesterday, garnering over 700 responses.