News Releases
Gairm airson ceòl stèidhichte air nàdar na h-Alba
01 March, 2020
Tha co-fharpais nàiseanta ùr ga foillseachadh an-diugh (1 Màrt), a’ tha sireadh luchd-ciùil a tha an sàs ann an gach seòrsa ciùil – eadar roc, rap, traidiseanta, clasaigeach is gach seòrsa eile – is ag iarraidh orra ceòl a sgrìobhadh stèidhichte air cladaichean is uisgeachan nan teàrmann nàdair àlainn ann an Alba.
Call for music inspired by Scotland’s nature
01 March, 2020
A new national contest is being launched today (1 March), calling on musicians of all genres – whether rock, rap, folk, classical or anything in between – to show their love of nature by writing music inspired by the coasts and waters of Scotland’s beautiful nature reserves.
Fishing bothies at St Cyrus reserve acquired for community use
28 February, 2020
Two fishing bothies on St Cyrus nature reserve, which will hopefully be restored for community use, have been acquired by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) from the Esk District Salmon Fishery Board.
Seabird declines may be slowing
21 February, 2020
The decline in Scotland’s breeding seabird numbers may be slowing down, a new report suggests.
Progress for pollinators hailed
12 February, 2020
Considerable progress was made to help bees, butterflies and other pollinators thrive across Scotland in 2019, a new report shows.
Renewed General Licence brings greater protection for Scotland’s wild birds
07 February, 2020
Eleven species of birds, including rooks, great black-backed gulls and collared doves will have stronger protection from April 1, when they will be removed from General Licences, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today.
Nature funding: SNH comments on Scottish Government budget
06 February, 2020
Chief Executive of Scottish Natural Heritage, Francesca Osowska commented on the funding for peatland restoration announced in today's Scottish Government budget:
Survey reveals nature concern
03 February, 2020
Public concern about biodiversity may be on the rise, a new survey suggests.
Scotland in world first for genetic diversity
01 February, 2020
Scientists have developed a world-first method to help understand and conserve genetic diversity in some of our most iconic wild species.
Appeal denied for general licence restriction on Lanarkshire estate
31 January, 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has rejected an appeal against a general licence restriction by Leadhills Estate in South Lanarkshire today (31 January). The decision was made on the basis of evidence of wildlife crime against birds provided by Police Scotland.