News Releases
D&G biodiversity projects share £189k Nature fund cash
02 August, 2019
Two nature projects will share £189,000 to help save one of Scotland’s most endangered animals and restore an almost vanished habitat at sites in Dumfries & Galloway. The projects are among the recipients of Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH’s) Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
Dinosaur sites on Skye to be given official protection
02 August, 2019
Internationally-recognised Jurassic sites on Skye, containing rare evidence of how dinosaurs and early mammals lived many millions of years ago, have been granted greater vital legal status, to help ensure their protection for future generations.
Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, Mairi Gougeon, today signed a Nature Conservation Order (NCO) at Staffin Museum, home of dinosaur bones and footprints found nearby.
Art exhibition now open daily on the Isle of May
01 August, 2019
A stunning art exhibition, featuring local artists, opens today in the Stevenson Lighthouse on the Isle of May.
Borders biodiversity projects share £168k nature fund cash
31 July, 2019
Two nature projects will share £168,000 to create better homes for wildlife in the Borders. The projects are among the recipients of Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH’s) Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
Peatland ACTION announces first funding for Outer Hebrides to mark International Bog Day
26 July, 2019
A new peatland restoration project aims to improve water quality, tackle climate change and help protect Black Throated Divers and Great Skua in the Outer Hebrides.
Five new wildflower trails open across Scotland
25 July, 2019
Five new wildflower trails – designed to benefit Scotland’s vital pollinators – have opened at Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) nature reserves.
MSP launches campaign to clean up marine plastic in the North East
22 July, 2019
Mairi Gougeon, MSP for Angus North and Mearns, today launched an initiative to encourage people in the North East to battle the effects of marine litter on wildlife.
Cèilidhean a’ tighinn chun nan àiteachan nàdarra as àlainne an Alba
18 July, 2019
’S e àiteachan iongantach a th’ anns na Teàrmainn Nàdair Nàiseanta againn aig àm sam bith den bhliadhna. As t-samhradh-sa ge-tà tha adhbhar eile ann tadhal orra. Tha Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba (SNH) a’ dèanamh fiughair ri com-pàirteachas còmhla ri Fèis Rois a thaisbeanas cuirmean-ciùil beò am measg seallaidhean ’s fuaimean sònraichte ar saoghail nàdarraich.
Ceilidhs to come to Scotland’s most beautiful natural places
18 July, 2019
Scotland’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are special places to visit at any time of the year. However, this summer there is an extra attraction. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is excited to partner with Fèis Rois to provide live music performances amongst the incredible sights and sounds of our natural world.