News Releases
Gardeners urged to help pollinators this autumn by taking a break
10 October, 2024
NatureScot is urging gardeners to take a break this autumn and leave their gardens alone to help struggling pollinators over the winter.
Online hub launches for Galloway National Park proposal
10 September, 2024
A dedicated online hub has been set up to share news, information and a space for conversation, as residents and communities in Galloway and beyond debate the Scottish Government’s proposed national park status for the area.
Appeal to help track greylag geese
05 September, 2024
People in Orkney and north-east Scotland are being asked to look out for greylag geese with special GPS collars as part of an international project to understand more about the Icelandic population.
Scotland’s woodland heritage mapped for the future
30 August, 2024
An inspiring new quest has launched to unearth the stories and restoration potential of the country’s forgotten woodland sites.
A’ mapadh dualchas coilltean na h-Alba an-dè airson a-màireach
30 August, 2024
Thòisich iomairt ùr airson lorg fhaighinn air coilltean ar dùthcha a chaidh air dìochuimhne an tòir cothroman ath-shlànachaidh.
Parallel Roads of Glen Roy recognised as one of the world’s top geology sites
28 August, 2024
The Parallel Roads of Glen Roy is one of three sites in Scotland included on a list of internationally important geological locations.
Rum named as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary
23 August, 2024
The Isle of Rum has been designated as Scotland’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International.
Scotland's tree gene units branch out
21 August, 2024
A growing network of specially conserved forests are giving Scotland’s native trees the best chance of responding to climate change and disease – making them fitter for the future.
Deer cull incentive schemes launch to help tackle nature and climate crises
15 August, 2024
NatureScot has today launched two innovative pilot schemes to financially support deer managers to control deer in specific parts of Scotland in response to the climate and nature emergencies.
Nature recovery projects share £800K
06 August, 2024
Projects which enhance nature on farms, revive rivers and help rare species recover are sharing £796,992 of funding in the latest round of awards from the Nature Restoration Fund.