News Releases
Multi-species conservation programme arrives in the Inner Hebrides and Argyll
14 July, 2023
Species on the Edge partnership news release
Avian flu vigilance high as reports of dead seabirds increase
12 July, 2023
Scotland’s Avian Flu Task Force is on high alert following an increase in reports of dead seabirds around our coasts.
New boardwalk extension opens at popular West Lothian nature reserve
06 July, 2023
An extended boardwalk has opened at NatureScot’s Blawhorn National Nature Reserve (NNR), giving visitors even more opportunities to explore this fascinating natural area.
Avian flu impacts breeding success of Scottish birds of prey
29 June, 2023
The breeding success of a number or bird of prey species, particularly eagles, may have been impacted by avian flu, according to a report published by NatureScot today.
New multi-species conservation programme arrives on the Solway Coast
28 June, 2023
A Species on the Edge Partnership News Release
Peatland restoration in Scotland increases by 25% over last year
23 June, 2023
The number of peatland hectares put on the road to recovery by NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION team increased by 25% between 2022 and 2023 to 5,000 ha, reports the national nature agency today.
3D-printed birds welcome migrating terns to Scottish breeding sites
21 June, 2023
Species on the Edge partnership news release
Some seabirds returning in lower numbers after avian flu outbreak
16 June, 2023
Some seabird species have returned to Scotland in lower numbers this breeding season following the devastating outbreak of avian flu last year, according to early monitoring by NatureScot and its partners.
New report shows natural capital in Scotland holding steady
15 June, 2023
A new NatureScot report published today reveals the value of Scotland’s plants, wildlife, air, water, and land – known as natural capital – has held steady after increasing for the last two decades.
Statistical News Release: Natural Capital Asset Index 2023
15 June, 2023
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland