News Releases
Iconic species protected by marine designations
03 December, 2020
NatureScot has today welcomed the designation of 12 Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and four Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Scotland’s seas.
Huge potential for nature-based jobs boost
02 December, 2020
A new report has revealed the huge opportunity for nature-based jobs to help Scotland secure a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and support the transition towards a net-zero economy.
NatureScot calendar 2021 competition winners announced
27 November, 2020
During the summer NatureScot appealed to the nation for their treasured photos and memories of Scotland’s rivers, coasts, seas, lochs and canals, to feature in a celebratory calendar marking Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters (YCW).
Making space for nature will help resilience
26 November, 2020
Lack of diversity in nature is a risk for further global pandemics, the head of Scotland’s national nature agency NatureScot will warn in a key note address later today.
Speaking at the SAGES 2020 online conference, Chief Executive Francesca Osowska, will set out the importance of making more space for nature to provide resilience from future pandemics.
Chough conservation effective but more action needed
20 November, 2020
Conservation measures to help save the threatened red-billed chough have been effective in preventing further large population declines.
New NatureScot report provides insights into rare hen harriers from millions of nest camera images
17 November, 2020
The success of one of Scotland’s rarest birds of prey, hen harriers, is closely linked to the age of parent birds, prey availability and land use, concludes a report published by NatureScot today.
Winning videos celebrate nature reserves across Scotland
13 November, 2020
Stunning videos, featuring award-winning compositions inspired by Scotland’s national nature reserves, are being released today by NatureScot and Highland arts organisation, Fèis Rois.
Winning videos launched for ‘In Tune with Nature’ lockdown contest
13 November, 2020
Stunning videos, featuring award-winning compositions inspired by Scotland’s national nature reserves, are being released today by NatureScot and Highland arts organisation, Fèis Rois.
New Strategy for the Peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland
02 November, 2020
A public consultation has been launched to seek local views on a new draft strategy for the peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland.
Autumnwatch comes to Tentsmuir and the Isle of May
20 October, 2020
Popular BBC series Autumnwatch will broadcast live from Tentsmuir from next week, beaming the wildlife of this special area into homes across the country.