News Releases
SNH urges new developments ‘Get green from the ground up’
15 June, 2018
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is launching a ground-breaking new approach that makes nature a key factor at the ‘idea stage’ of successful building projects.
Bee and pollinator trail designed by and for children opens in the Scottish Borders
14 June, 2018
On Friday 15 June, a new trail will open at Whitmuir Farm in the Scottish Borders to teach children about why pollinating insects are important to our food supply. Displays along the Pollinator Trail, which were funded by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), were designed in part by local pupils at Newlands and West Linton Primary Schools and Beeslack Community High School.
Volunteers halt alien invasion
08 June, 2018
Volunteers across the North East of Scotland turned out in force during national Volunteer Week to help put a stop to the spread of alien invasive species while working with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (SISI).
World class nature reserve boost for Wester Ross economy
23 May, 2018
The ground breaking Wester Ross Biosphere will bring a range of cultural and economic benefits for the region, said Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) chair, Mike Cantlay, today (Wednesday).
Scottish Natural Heritage CEO to Cycle through Dumfries & Galloway
23 May, 2018
Francesca Osowska, CEO of Scottish Natural Heritage, has set herself an arduous task: cycling over 1300 miles through Scotland, divided into seven 5-day-long legs. On 29 May she sets off on the third leg, beginning in Ayr and travelling to Dumfries & Galloway with stops enroute including Newton Stewart, Carlaverock, and New Galloway. Local media and SNH staff are invited to join at any point during her journey.
Scotland leads the way in international nature targets
22 May, 2018
On International Biodiversity Day, Scotland is leading the way in progress towards meeting international nature targets.
Statistical News Release: The Proportion of Scotland's Protected Sites in Favourable and recovering Condition 2018
18 May, 2018
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
Scottish Natural Heritage to transfer land to South Uist community
18 May, 2018
A proposal from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) for a South Uist community group to establish a new Nature Reserve within an active crofting estate has been approved by the Scottish Government.
High risk of deer on roads in May and June
17 May, 2018
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for deer on the road, especially in May and June.
SNH advice: Enjoy the outdoors, but take care around campfires and barbeques
17 May, 2018
Scottish Natural Heritage has advice this spring to help visitors to the countryside protect against the risk of fire.