News Releases
‘Beast from the East’ impact on woodland birds
28 November, 2019
Harsh winter weather is thought to be a factor in a short-term decline in woodland birds between 2017 and 2018.
Statistical News Release: Index of Abundance for Scottish Terrestrial Breeding Birds, 1994 to 2018
28 November, 2019
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
General licence restricted on Lanarkshire estate
26 November, 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has restricted the use of general licences on Leadhills Estate in South Lanarkshire this week. The decision was made on the basis of evidence provided by Police Scotland of wildlife crime against birds.
Sale of goose meat from Orkney extended
26 November, 2019
The sale of greylag goose meat on Orkney has been extended to 31 January 2020, to encourage the use of fresh, seasonal, wild goose meat and help boost local business, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today.
School pupils join call to help nature
25 November, 2019
More than 100 schools have signed up to offer pupils in our most disadvantaged areas outdoor learning sessions in nature, Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced today.
Through outdoor learning and play, young people can enjoy and learn about the outdoors in their local area.
National nature agency to become ‘NatureScot’
19 November, 2019
Scotland’s national nature agency, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will ‘rebrand’ to ‘NatureScot’ from May 1st 2020, in plans to adapt the organisation to meet current environment challenges.
Dr Clive Mitchell awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society
19 November, 2019
SNH is delighted that Dr Clive Mitchell has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS).
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.