News Releases
Strathbeg goose funding applications open next Monday
15 November, 2016
Applications will open for the Loch of Strathbeg Goose Management Scheme 2017 on Monday, 21 November, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today.
Kittens on camera cause conundrum
03 November, 2016
Staff at Scotland’s largest single Scottish wildcat action project face a kitten conundrum in identifying potential young wildcats captured on camera or spotted by keen-eyed members of the public.
People asked to continue tracking sightings of wildcats
28 October, 2016
Scottish Wildcat Action (SWA) and the Mammal Society are continuing to ask for people’s help in conserving Scottish wildcats in celebrating National Cat Day which is tomorrow (Saturday 29 October).
Clock change increases deer risk on roads
28 October, 2016
As the clocks turn back this weekend, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists that collisions between deer and vehicles peak at this time of year.
Report finds slow growth for red kites in Northern Scotland
27 October, 2016
Reintroduced red kite numbers are on the rise throughout much of Scotland, with at least 283 pairs in 2015, but a new Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) report has found the population in the North Scotland continues to grow more slowly than other reintroduced populations.
Your say on protection for Solway marine birds
25 October, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Natural England are inviting views on proposals to protect important areas for marine birds in the Solway Firth.
Scotland’s Great Trail recognition for Argyll’s Cowal Way
20 October, 2016
The 57 mile long Cowal Way in Argyll will be awarded ‘Scotland’s Great Trail’ status by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at a ceremony in Glendaruel this weekend (Saturday 22nd).
Local, seasonal food on the menu at Highland and Aberdeenshire workshops
13 October, 2016
Two workshops have taken place recently - in Ross-Shire and Aberdeenshire – showing people how to make the most of venison.
Sea eagle numbers predicted to climb in Scotland
13 October, 2016
A new Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) report predicts that the number of white-tailed eagles, also known as sea eagles, is likely to be around 221 pairs by 2025 with potential for a much larger population by 2040.
Free animal tracks workshop at Forvie this weekend
11 October, 2016
Places are still available for a free animal tracks and signs workshop at Forvie national nature reserve this Saturday, October 15.