News Releases
£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).
Media opp invite: SNH to announce major funding
26 September, 2018
You are invited to interview Iain Rennick, Head of Structural Funds Projects as Scottish Natural Heritage announces a further £8m funding, in the latest phase of its ambitious Green Infrastructure Fund MEDIA RELEASE BELOW INVITE
£8m funding brings nature to Scotland’s cities
26 September, 2018
From weirs and wetlands, to urban nature reserves, to natural play areas and parks, the search is on for 10 projects that help nature bloom in the most disadvantaged areas of Scotland’s towns and cities.
Morton Lochs closed for forestry work
24 September, 2018
Access to Morton Lochs at Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve in Fife has been closed to all visitors until further notice, following Storm Ali.
£5m funding boost for Highlands & Islands tourism
17 September, 2018
The search is on for 10 major new projects that showcase the outstanding local scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands & Islands.
£5m de mhaoineachadh a bharrachd do thurasachd na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean
17 September, 2018
Thathar a' sireadh 10 prìomh phròiseactan ùra a tha a' taisbeanadh àrainneachd, fiadh-bheatha agus cultar sònraichte na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean.
Conservation project records new hen harrier behaviour
14 September, 2018
A Scottish conservation project has recorded activity never seen before in a rare bird of prey, the hen harrier. Using nest cameras, the project has filmed two rarely recorded activities: male hen harriers standing guard over nests, and a hen harrier brood being hunted by two species of owl.
Scottish Natural Heritage responds to 2018 Programme for Government
04 September, 2018
This afternoon, the Scottish Government released its 2018 Programme for Government, identifying its priorities for the coming year. Scottish Natural Heritage was pleased to see the focus on maintaining and improving Scotland’s natural resources for future generations, and the recognition that a clean environment has a positive effect on physical and mental wellbeing.