News Releases
Snappers wanted to capture changing views in Wester Ross
25 April, 2017
People across Ross-shire have been given the perfect excuse to visit and photograph some of the area’s most outstanding scenic places.
Celebrate spring with free events at St Cyrus this May
21 April, 2017
A great programme of fun, free events is on offer at St Cyrus national nature reserve in May, as part of the Aberdeenshire Wellness Festival. Events vary from an art exhibition to glass painting workshops and Tai Chi classes.
Public meeting held in Alyth on feral pigs
20 April, 2017
Around 30 people attended a public meeting hosted by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in Alyth yesterday evening (19 April) to discuss the topic of feral pigs.
Survey of Tayside beavers to begin this week
18 April, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has commissioned additional survey work to provide an up-to-date estimate of beaver family numbers in Tayside. The work begins this week.
Tracking Scotland’s changing landscape
12 April, 2017
A new way of tracking and reporting on Scotland’s ever-changing landscapes has been launched today (Wednesday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Dumfries and Galloway residents invited to an SNH reception in Dalbeattie
07 April, 2017
People across Dumfries and Galloway are invited to an informal reception, 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 organisation.
Primary school pupils star in Peatland Action film
05 April, 2017
Eager schoolchildren enjoyed seeing themselves on the big screen recently when they watched a short film highlighting the importance of Scotland’s internationally-renowned peatlands.
Public urged to avoid birds’ nests during gardening and building work
05 April, 2017
As birds begin to nest this spring, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAW Scotland) are reminding the public to be aware that birds are vulnerable at this time of year and destroying or damaging a nest while it’s in use is illegal and could result in a penalty.
Scotland’s Natural Capital Asset Index published
04 April, 2017
Scotland’s plants, animals, air, water and soils – which combine to deliver a wide range of benefits to people – are showing signs of recovery, according to new information released today.
SNH responds to ECCLR deer management report
03 April, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) today welcomed a new report on deer management. This report by the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (ECCLR) Committee to Scotland’s Environment Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, follows the committee’s consideration of SNH’s review of deer management. The committee also heard views from a range of stakeholders.