News Releases
Mike Cantlay appointed for further two years as SNH chair
20 May, 2020
Dr Mike Cantlay has been appointed for a further two years as the chair of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) board by Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Roseanna Cunningham.
Alien Detectives wanted!
18 May, 2020
People are being urged to get involved in a new lockdown assault on invasive non-native species from the comfort of their own homes.
Majority of natural features in good condition
13 May, 2020
More than three quarters of Scotland’s natural features are in good condition or on the road to recovery, new figures show.
Statistical News Release: The Proportion of Scotland's Protected Sites in Favourable Condition 2020
13 May, 2020
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
SNH warns of increased wildfire risk in North Scotland
06 May, 2020
After one of the hottest Aprils on record and with weather forecasters predicting dry conditions to continue, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are warning of the increased risk of wildfire across most parts of the north of Scotland.
SNH decision on Dunnet Forest sale announced
05 May, 2020
A local trust has ambitious plans for land at Dunnet Forest, Caithness, following a community asset transfer agreement with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Public urged to follow Covid-19 outdoor access guidance
20 April, 2020
Walkers, joggers and cyclists are being urged to act responsibly when out for their local exercise during Covid-19 restrictions, with extra consideration for people working outdoors.
Most of Scotland's National Nature Reserves open but visitor facilities closed
20 March, 2020
As a result of the latest advice on the Coronavirus pandemic from the UK and Scottish Governments, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has closed public facilities, including visitor centres and toilets, on its National Nature Reserves across Scotland for the health and safety of both staff and visitors.
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.