News Releases
Quarter of a billion flame shells find lights up Marine Protected Area
27 December, 2017
The world’s largest known colony of a brilliant but shy species of shellfish has been discovered in a west coast Marine Protected Area (MPA).
SNH outlines how it supports estates with deer culling with helicopter transport
08 December, 2017
SNH staff, working in partnership with estates all over Scotland, regularly uses helicopters for counting and to assist with deer culling. In the last few years, we have helped transport stalkers by helicopter to cull deer in a variety of locations in North Ross, Kintail, West Grampians, East Grampian, as well as to some of our own properties.
SNH advice on keeping seal pups safe at Ythan
30 November, 2017
Yesterday, the first pup of the season was born on the Ythan Estuary on Forvie National Nature Reserve, and many more seal pups will be born between now and the end of January. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) asks people not to get too close for the animal’s and their own safety. The best thing people can do is to safely watch the seals from across the other side of the estuary on the beach at Newburgh.
Project sees highest number of fledged hen harriers
29 November, 2017
As part of efforts to conserve hen harriers, 21 estates across Scotland have now joined the Heads Up for Harriers project in 2017.
SNH provides advice on Coul Links golf course
24 November, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has submitted its advice to Highland Council on a proposed new golf course at Coul Links near Embo in Sutherland.
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.