News Releases
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.
Extra 20,000 trees for Highland nature reserve
07 October, 2019
An additional 20,000 trees will be planted in and around Beinn Eighe next year as part of work to expand native woodlands on some of Scotland’s finest National Nature Reserves (NNRs).
SNH media statement: IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC)
25 September, 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) today issues a statement on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC).
The report is understood to be the first to specifically address the impacts of a warming world on Earth's oceans and cryosphere — the parts of the planet that are covered in ice, such as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice — to outline the risks that they face.
Community pulls together to safeguard seals
18 September, 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has teamed up with a local community to help people enjoy one of Scotland’s best wildlife spectacles responsibly.