News Releases
Fresh insight into secret lives of basking sharks
28 August, 2020
The first study to successfully track a basking shark using a robot camera has shed new light on the behaviour of the world’s second largest fish.
Scotland’s nature agency wants to snap up your coasts and waters photos
31 July, 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is calling on people to share their favourite photos of Scotland’s rivers, coasts, seas, lochs and canals to feature in a celebratory calendar marking Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters (YCW).
More people spending time outdoors. New survey reveals importance of nature to Scotland’s recovery from Covid-19
20 July, 2020
Lockdown in Scotland saw an increase in the number of people visiting the outdoors to enjoy nature and stay healthy, according to a report by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Welcome back to Scotland’s great outdoors but be sure to follow the Code
16 July, 2020
Scots are being asked to enjoy the great outdoors safely and responsibly by following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code in a new campaign, launching today.
New boardwalk and paths for West Lothian nature reserve
14 July, 2020
A West Lothian nature reserve is being expanded, with plans to develop a new boardwalk and circular paths as well as to restore peatlands and help mitigate climate change, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today.
Nature fund's latest £1.8m to save Scotland’s most threatened plants and wildlife
11 July, 2020
Projects to restore part of the River Tweed’s mosaic of wetlands and natural woodland; help protect wading birds of global conservation concern in the Clyde Valley; and tackle the notoriously destructive invasive plant Japanese knotweed are among the latest recipients in the Scottish Government's Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
Following delays resulting from the COVID-19 situation, more than £1.8m funding for sixteen projects is currently being finalised. Investment in ‘green recovery’ is one of the most cost effective ways of making our communities sustainable and more resilient, while driving inclusive economic development.
Nature fund to tackle ‘most at risk and vulnerable’ species
08 July, 2020
Plans are underway to take urgent action to save more than 40 of Scotland’s most vulnerable coastal and island species, including the natterjack toad, Scottish primrose and little tern.
Species on the Edge, a bold and ambitious partnership project by Scottish Natural Heritage involving Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, The Bat Conservation Trust, Buglife, The Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Butterfly Conservation, Plantlife Scotland and RSPB Scotland will catalyse conservation action along Scotland’s coasts and islands.
Moladh ceòlmhor air Bliadhna nan Costaichean is Uisgeachan ri fhaicinn air-loidhne
03 July, 2020
Thèid àrainneachdan mara sònraichte na h-Alba a mholadh ann an tachartas air leth air-loidhne airson Bliadhna nan Costaichean is nan Uisgeachan a chomharrachadh.
Musical celebration of Year of Coasts and Waters goes virtual
03 July, 2020
Scotland’s unique marine environment will be celebrated in a special online event to mark the Year of Coasts and Waters.
Could you help stop mink in their tracks?
01 July, 2020
A major project working across the Highlands, the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative, is looking for people to get involved in work to help remove American mink from the countryside.