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Great free family events at St Cyrus this summer

15 July, 2016

Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? There are plenty of fun, free events taking place at St Cyrus national nature reserve this summer, involving fairies, fish, traditional Scottish music - and even hoverflies.

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New shared office for SNH and SEPA in Newton Stewart

14 July, 2016

A new shared office in Newton Stewart was officially opened yesterday for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

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Fun for all the family on the Isle of May

14 July, 2016

For fun things to do during the school holidays, look no further than the Isle of May national nature reserve. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is hosting two days of activities on the island, including crafts, a treasure hunt, storytelling, ceilidh music and face painting. And for those who come in sea-themed fancy dress, there’s a chance to win a prize.

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SNH chairman hails successful Rum meeting

13 July, 2016

Scottish Natural Heritage chairman Ian Ross has hailed his visit to the Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve as a success which will help the organisation strengthen its links with the community.

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Really wild cycle at Loch Leven

08 July, 2016

The second annual Really Wild Cycle around Loch Leven kicks off this summer with six free family events.

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Your say on special protection for marine birds

04 July, 2016

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is inviting views on plans to protect some of our most important coastal areas for marine birds.

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Last chance for Assynt deer management group

30 June, 2016

A landowner’s group in Sutherland has been given a final opportunity to show that it can manage deer numbers on nationally and internationally protected woodlands without the need for legal intervention.

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SNH chairman unveils new signage and peregrine nest-cam at reserve

27 June, 2016

New signage and interpretation at Craigellachie National Nature Reserve (NNR) near Aviemore is set to be unveiled by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) chairman Ian Ross tomorrow.

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Scotland’s butterfly population shows winners and losers

22 June, 2016

Scotland’s butterfly population continues to have winners and losers in the face of climate change and habitat loss, the latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator has reported.

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Isle of May lighthouse turns art gallery

15 June, 2016

Three of Scotland’s most renowned wildlife artists are helping to celebrate a double anniversary with an exhibition inside the Isle of May’s iconic Stevenson lighthouse.

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