News Releases
100 miles of new paths celebrated across Scotland
05 June, 2019
More than 100 miles of new and improved paths will be created across Scotland as part of a scheme to boost outdoor access.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is celebrating the construction of hundreds of routes through Improving Public Access (IPA), part of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme.
Beavers’ Protection
31 May, 2019
It has been one month since beavers were added to the list of European Protected Species of Animals and protected under Scottish law.
Not too late to act for climate change
30 May, 2019
30 May 2019 - RSE/SCRR Peter Wilson Lecture - International Leadership for the Environment
A nature-rich future – our best insurance against climate emergency. During her lecture to the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Francesca Osowska, chief executive of Scottish Natural Heritage, outlined what needs to happen to limit the climate change emergency. Her full speech from this evening’s event follows:
Nature Conference
22 May, 2019
Over 35 organisations are set to meet today (May 22nd) to address the state of nature in Scotland and agree the next steps needed to tackle biodiversity loss.
SNH to launch General Licence consultation
21 May, 2019
A 12-week consultation about General Licences will take place later this year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today.
SNH welcomes Loch Carron MPA designation
19 May, 2019
Sunday, May 19, marks the designation of Loch Carron as a permanent Marine Protected Area (MPA).
Warning of high risk of deer on roads
16 May, 2019
With increased collisions between deer and vehicles at this time of year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for deer on the road.
Discover Loch Leven with a fun family day
15 May, 2019
One of Scotland’s most popular nature reserves, Loch Leven, is staging its fun-filled, family-friendly Discovery Day again this year.
Invasive species the biggest pressure on nature sites
13 May, 2019
The majority of Scotland’s natural features are doing well but some face significant challenges from invasive species and other threats, new figures suggest.
Statistical News Release: The Proportion of Scotland's Protected Sites in Favourable Condition 2019
13 May, 2019
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland