News Releases
New app used to track down wildcats
02 September, 2016
An innovative new website app to help people record sightings of the elusive Scottish wildcat was launched today by Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform.
Free geology and red deer events at Corrie Fee
02 September, 2016
Two exciting, free events are taking place soon at Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve.
Morton Lochs road and car park closed next week for improvements
25 August, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will be carrying out works to improve the car park at Morton Lochs next week from Monday to Friday, September 5-9th. Road access will be for residents only and there will be no access to the bird hides during this period.
Report shows Scotland's seal numbers rise
25 August, 2016
Harbour seal numbers around Scotland’s coast have increased over the last five years following years of decline, according to survey results published today (Thursday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
However, the latest counts continue to show a clear east – west divide in fortunes for the protected species.
Doors Open on the Isle of May
25 August, 2016
There’s a unique chance on the weekend of September 3-4th to see inside the lighthouses and other buildings on the Isle of May National Nature Reserve.
Scottish wildcats: next phase of official action plan to tackle threats
18 August, 2016
Scotland’s largest official wildcat action project is preparing to step up a gear with the launch of an ambitious neutering scheme aimed at stamping out interbreeding and reducing the risk of disease.
Advice for walkers during the stalking season
17 August, 2016
The Heading for the Scottish Hills service has been launched by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) for this year. This service allows walkers to check ahead for possible deer stalking taking place on estates, to help reduce the chance of disturbing stag stalking during the peak season from late summer to 20th October.
Moves to protect freshwater pearl mussels and salmon
09 August, 2016
Improvements
in the River Dee as part of a £3.5 million UK project to improve habitat for
freshwater pearl mussels and salmon are set to go ahead this week.
Scottish Wildcat Action: wildcats are out there
05 August, 2016
Pioneering work aimed at saving the iconic Scottish wildcat using almost 150 volunteers and 347 trail cameras in five specific areas in Scotland has so far identified at least 19 wildcats based on coat markings.
Orkney goose management project enters final year
02 August, 2016
A project to manage resident geese populations in Orkney is set to enter its final year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has confirmed.