News Releases
River restoration in Aviemore to help rare mussels and locals
09 February, 2017
Endangered freshwater pearl mussels, salmon and local residents will all benefit from work underway in Aviemore to increase biodiversity in the River Spey.
Free dog training event at Tentsmuir this weekend
07 February, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is offering dog walkers free dog training advice at an event at Tentmsuir National Nature Reserve this Saturday, 11 February. The training will help dog owners understand their responsibilities under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Rare habitats being damaged by off-road vehicles
07 February, 2017
Some of Scotland’s rarest habitats are being damaged as a result of illegal access by off road vehicles, warn Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Police Scotland.
Shetlanders invited to an SNH reception at Islesburgh
06 February, 2017
People across Shetland are invited to an informal reception, held by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), to find out about SNH’s work on the islands, ask questions and give feedback to the nature and environment organisation.
Marine Protected Areas helping to limit climate change
03 February, 2017
Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA) network is helping our efforts to combat climate change, according to a report published today (Friday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
SNH warning: seals being disturbed on Ythan
02 February, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning people not to get too close to seals, after a series of recent incidents on the Ythan at Forvie National Nature Reserve.
Number of at-risk corn buntings stabilises in NE Scotland
01 February, 2017
The number of corn buntings has stabilised in Aberdeenshire and Moray, according to a Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) report published today. Corn buntings are farmland birds which are at high risk in the UK after dramatic population declines and range contractions.
SNH announce Isle of May photo competition winners
31 January, 2017
The winners of a photography competition, to celebrate the Isle of May’s 60th anniversary as a national nature reserve last year, have been announced by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Lewis and Harris goose pilot update
31 January, 2017
Efforts to reduce the greylag goose population of Lewis and Harris will continue later this month with the launch of the final year of spring shooting.
Describing Scotland’s Wild Land Areas
26 January, 2017
Descriptions of Scotland’s 42 Wild Land Areas have been published today (Thursday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).