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Maoineachadh luach £5m airson turasachd sa Ghàidhealtachd is na h-Eileanan

28 December, 2019

Thèid maoineachadh ERDF (Maoin Leasachaidh Roinneil na h-Eòrpa/European Regional Development Fund) luach £5 millean a roinn eadar naoi pròiseactan anns a’ Ghàidhealtachd is na h-Eileanan, airson àrainneachd, fiadh-bheatha is cultar na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean a bhrosnachadh, a-rèir Rùnaire na Turasachd is a’ Chultair, Fiona Hyslop.

£5m award for Highlands & Islands tourism

28 December, 2019

Nine projects in the Highlands and Islands will share a £5 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) award to promote the outstanding scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands, Scottish Tourism & Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced today.

New lichen find near nature reserve

26 December, 2019

A beautiful and unusual club-like lichen has been discovered for the first time in Britain.

Marine habitat connections revealed

16 December, 2019

The underwater connections linking some of Scotland’s most important marine habitats have been revealed like never before.

Nature fund open for new applications

04 December, 2019

Additional funding is now available for ambitious ideas to improve habitats, safeguard species and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss, as the Biodiversity Challenge Fund opens its latest round.

Report finds SNH nature reserves generate £28m in benefits

03 December, 2019

Nature reserves owned by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) generate £28m worth of climate, tourism, recreation, and health benefits a year, research published today reveals.

Scottish Natural Heritage and Luss Estates reach agreement over poisoning of 300 beech trees at Loch Lomond beauty spot

29 November, 2019

SCOTTISH Natural Heritage and Luss Estates have today reached an agreement following the conclusion of a dispute on the killing of over 300 mature beech trees on the island of Inchtavannach by chemical injection. Landowner Luss Estates and Scottish Natural Heritage have agreed to work together towards a healthy and positive working relationship, as the best way forward in conserving and protecting local nature.