News Releases
Orcadians to help shape wildlife project
23 November, 2017
A lottery-funded project set up to protect Orkney’s native wildlife from invasive non-native stoats is encouraging the community to get involved and help shape the development of future work.
New bridge for Muir of Dinnet
22 November, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is replacing one of the bridges on the popular “Vat trail” on the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve later this month.
Strathbeg goose funding applications open
20 November, 2017
Applications open for the Loch of Strathbeg Goose Management Scheme 2017 today (Monday, 20 November), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today.
SNH and partners testing new ways to protect lambs from sea eagles
15 November, 2017
Trials are underway by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and its partners on how to reduce the impact of sea eagle predation on sheep farming.
Edinburgh residents invited to SNH reception
01 November, 2017
People in Edinburgh are invited to an informal reception next week, held by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), to find out about SNH’s work in the area, ask questions and give feedback to the nature and environment organization.
Consultation on important nature site near Muirkirk
30 October, 2017
Steps to progress proposals for the extension of an internationally important wildlife site in south west Scotland begin today (Friday 27th October).
Clock change increases deer risk on roads
25 October, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists that collisions between deer and vehicles peak at this time of year.
Trapping of Beauly beavers temporarily suspended
23 October, 2017
Work to relocate a group of beavers living on a river in the Beauly area, after being released illegally, has been suspended until early next year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) confirmed today.
Record number of visitors for Isle of May NNR once again
19 October, 2017
For the third year running, a record number of people have visited the Isle of May. Almost 13,000 visitors came ashore to the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) national nature reserve in 2017 to enjoy the wildlife and learn about the island’s cultural heritage.
Wild food and music inspired by nature to feature at Royal National MÒD
16 October, 2017
The cultural connections to nature through Gaelic will be celebrated at two events at the Mòd Fringe in Lochaber tomorrow (Tuesday).