News Releases
Pink-footed geese return to Loch Leven
06 October, 2017
The amazing spectacle of thousands of pink-footed geese returning to Loch Leven national nature reserve is underway and will reach its peak soon.
New survey improves our understanding of bats in southern Scotland
06 October, 2017
Support from 275 volunteers – in one of the largest-ever volunteer-based surveys in Scotland – is giving a clearer picture of bat populations in Southern Scotland.
Work begins on multimillion pound Green Infrastructure projects
03 October, 2017
Close to £20 million will be spent transforming urban green spaces, says Scottish Natural Heritage
Work has begun on one of seven major urban greenspace projects that have been awarded Green Infrastructure Funds (GIF) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). SNH is delivering this funding on behalf of Scottish Government, using money from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Scottish Natural Heritage Announces Social Housing Research
02 October, 2017
On World Habitat Day, Scottish Natural Heritage announces recently commissioned research into the opportunities for green infrastructure within housing projects
Everyone in Scotland should be able to access nature on their doorstep, according to new SNH Chief Executive Francesca Osowska. As part of a wider drive to encourage greater access to green spaces, SNH has commissioned research into the opportunities to provide social housing projects with green infrastructure.
Wild day at National Nature Reserve
28 September, 2017
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Liberal Democrat MP Jamie Stone will unveil a family open day at one of Scottish Natural Heritage’s most picturesque National Nature Reserves on Saturday 7 October.
General licences restricted in light of wildlife crimes
26 September, 2017
Embargoed until 00.01 Wednesday 27 September
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has restricted the use of general licences in two separate cases this week. The decision was made on the basis of evidence provided by Police Scotland of wildlife crime against birds.
Future sea-level rise will increase potential flood risks in Firth of Clyde area
20 September, 2017
Embargoed 00.01 Thursday 21st September
Sea levels will rise by up to 0.47m by 2080, a new report published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has highlighted.
St Cyrus public consultation begins
14 September, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) want to hear from people with an interest in St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (NNR) to help prepare a new ten-year plan for the reserve.
Argyll nature reserve throws 40th birthday party
05 September, 2017
An Argyll nature reserve which is home to one of the finest examples of ancient oak woodland in Europe is celebrating its 40th birthday this month with two days of free family events on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd September.
PAW Scotland warns of risky dolphin and whale encounters in Scotland this summer
28 August, 2017
Several incidents in Scotland this summer involving dolphins, orcas and humpback whales have endangered not only the animals, but also boat operators.