News Releases
New Gaelic nature resource for schools
16 October, 2018
The cultural connections to nature through Gaelic are being promoted with new teaching materials from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
CEO’s 1300-mile epic cycle concludes in Inverness
12 October, 2018
Francesca Osowska, CEO of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), today completed an epic 1300-mile cycle journey around Scotland, inspiring staff and the public to get active in Scotland’s beautiful nature and improve both their mental and physical health.
Beaver numbers increase across Tayside
12 October, 2018
Beaver numbers across Tayside have increased in the past six years, according to a new Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) survey.
Taisbeanadh sònraichte ann an Dùn Omhain a' dèanamh luaidh air Chluaidh
11 October, 2018
Taisbeanadh sònraichte de choimisean ùr leis an t-seinneadair, neach-ciùil, is chraoladair chliùiteach, Màiri Anna NicUalraig, a' tighinn a Dhùn Omhain. Bidh clann-sgoile na sgìre rim faicinn ann cuideachd.
Campaign to inspire young women to get outside unveiled on World Mental Health Day
10 October, 2018
A new campaign to inspire more young women to get outside and enjoy nature has been unveiled on World Mental Health Day.
Mapping breakthrough with benefits for people and nature
09 October, 2018
The wildlife and landscape of Scotland’s wildest and most remote islands, moorland and mountain ranges are set to be understood as never before, through ground breaking new mapping technology that can help us to tackle climate change and manage our upland habitats.
Special performance in Dunoon to celebrate the Clyde
04 October, 2018
Well-known musician, singer and broadcaster, Mary Ann Kennedy, brings a one-off performance of her new commission to Dunoon. Local schoolchildren will also be featured.
£1million fund brings Scotland’s communities closer to nature
02 October, 2018
From creating homes for frogs to discovering hidden gardens in our cities, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is awarding almost £1m to projects set to bring local communities closer to nature.
MEDIA INVITE (Operational use only): £1million fund brings Scotland’s communities closer to nature
01 October, 2018
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is awarding almost £1m to projects set to bring local communities closer to nature.
Scotland’s wintering wading birds could be losers in climate change
27 September, 2018
Climate change could be a factor in the decline of Scotland’s wading birds, including redshank, golden plover and lapwing, according to new figures published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) today (Thursday).