News Releases
Celebrating seabirds on the May
01 June, 2016
A two-day seabird celebration will take place on the Isle of May on the 11 and 12 June, helping to mark the island’s 60th year as a national nature reserve.
Award-winning photographer volunteering for Scottish Wildcat Action
01 June, 2016
British Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015, Barrie Williams, has begun volunteering as a Communications Assistant for the conservation project Scottish Wildcat Action. As a freelance filmmaker, former TV researcher for the BBC, and an award-winning photographer, Barrie is hoping to use his skills to help raise awareness of the endangered Scottish wildcat.
New-look SNH board in firm step towards 2020 vision
26 May, 2016
Scotland’s Environment Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, has announced Scottish Natural Heritage’s new-look board which includes five new female members.
New guidance supports tidal energy and helps protect wildlife
25 May, 2016
Guidance for those assessing the risk of marine wildlife colliding with underwater turbines has been published today (Thursday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Exciting natural heritage opportunities for graduates
23 May, 2016
Recent graduates with a passion for Scotland’s wildlife and landscapes are being encouraged to apply soon for six work placements on offer with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Highland fling for wildcats in Alford
20 May, 2016
Revellers are being invited to the fourth Highland Tiger Fling at Alford, Aberdeenshire, on Saturday 4 June.
Mixed fortunes for seabirds in East Caithness
18 May, 2016
A new report shows a mixed picture of population increases and declines for many seabirds in a protected natural area in East Caithness – though with some faring better than seabirds nationally.
Scotland’s Nature Festival kicks off
18 May, 2016
Scotland’s Nature Festival 2016 begins this Friday with free, fun events across the country.
All-new peregrine TV and signs at easier-to-find NNR
16 May, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has unveiled a nest camera trained on a nearby peregrine falcon nest as part of an upgrade at Craigellachie National Nature Reserve (NNR) near Aviemore.
Statistical News Release: An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland The Proportion of Scotland's Protected Sites in Favourable Condition 2015
13 May, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage has today released the latest figures tracking the proportion of Scottish protected natural features in favourable condition.