News Releases
New CEO for Scottish Natural Heritage
12 July, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has today announced the appointment of Francesca Osowska OBE as its new Chief Executive. Francesca, a Scottish Government Director, will move on secondment from her current role as Director for the Scotland Office in the UK Government to SNH later in the summer.
Anglers asked to get their flapper snaps out
10 July, 2017
Sea anglers who have fished in a west coast Marine Protected Area (MPA) could unwittingly hold information wanted by scientists stored on their phones, hard drives or in family albums.
Family festival will celebrate Isle of May’s seabirds
07 July, 2017
A two-day family festival on the Isle of May will offer plenty of fun activities for the kids this summer.
Your invitation to NNR 60th celebrations
05 July, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is throwing a party on Saturday (15 July) to celebrate a special year in the history of Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve (NNR) – and everyone is invited.
Muir of Dinnet celebrates reserve’s 40th birthday with free family events
30 June, 2017
To celebrate 40 years as a national nature reserve, free family events of all kinds will take place at Muir of Dinnet on Friday, 7 July.
SNH Board approves new deer management approach
29 June, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) today considered proposals to implement a stronger approach to deer management in light of damage to fragile habitats and the consequences of vehicle collisions on our roads.
New look for updated Marine Code
23 June, 2017
A best practice code for watching marine wildlife around Scotland’s coasts has been revised, updated and re-launched by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Cabinet Secretary awards primary schools for wildlife projects
22 June, 2017
Scotland’s Environment Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, today awarded schoolchildren from Dunbarney Primary School and Crossford Primary School for taking part in an innovative wildlife project. The presentations took place at the Royal Highland Show.
Loch Leven water quality improves at landmark 25-year anniversary
21 June, 2017
Loch Leven’s water quality has improved hugely over the past 25 years, according to research carried out by NERC Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and partners.
Arran Coastal Way recognised as one of our greatest
20 June, 2017
A 65-mile-long circular route around the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s south-west coast has been added to the Scotland’s Great Trails network by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).