News Releases
Scotland’s rarest trees planted in Inverness
01 April, 2016
Joint news release - Scottish Natural Heritage and Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
Escaped raccoon caught on camera
01 April, 2016
A raccoon has been spotted in the wild near Garve in Ross-shire.
SNH launches Isle of May photography competition to mark 60 years
31 March, 2016
An Isle of May photography competition will be launched tomorrow (1 April) and run throughout the summer, with some great prizes on offer.
SNH: plan now to preserve ancient rainforest species
22 March, 2016
Globally important lichens in western Scotland are the subject of a new report produced for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE).
Lewis and Harris goose management pilot project extension
21 March, 2016
Licensed greylag goose shooting is to be extended until 16 April on Lewis and Harris, the local goose management group announced today.
New report shows promise for puffins in Scotland
18 March, 2016
After two decades of declining numbers, there are early signs of hope for some seabirds, including common guillemots and puffins. If the trend continues, this could lead to declines slowing and maybe even reversing in some areas.
Outdoor Learning Opportunity for Scottish Junior Rangers
17 March, 2016
A project encouraging young people to take an interest in the environment is being launched across the country by the Scottish Countryside Rangers’ Association (SCRA) this week.
Customer survey: SNH makes constructive contribution to planning system
17 March, 2016
A customer survey on Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH) input to the planning system has highlighted the fact the organisation makes a positive contribution.
Over 60,000 visits to the John Muir Way
17 March, 2016
There were over 60,000 visits to the John Muir Way in 2015, according to a new Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) report, with 6000 people completing the 134-mile trail end-to-end over consecutive days.
Scottish Natural Heritage celebrates WWF’s Earth Hour
16 March, 2016
This Saturday (19 March) at 8.30pm Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) joins millions across the world to celebrate WWF’s Earth Hour and switch off its lights for one hour to show the organisation cares about the future of our brilliant planet.