News Releases
Local, seasonal food on the menu at Highland and Aberdeenshire workshops
13 October, 2016
Two workshops have taken place recently - in Ross-Shire and Aberdeenshire – showing people how to make the most of venison.
Sea eagle numbers predicted to climb in Scotland
13 October, 2016
A new Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) report predicts that the number of white-tailed eagles, also known as sea eagles, is likely to be around 221 pairs by 2025 with potential for a much larger population by 2040.
Free animal tracks workshop at Forvie this weekend
11 October, 2016
Places are still available for a free animal tracks and signs workshop at Forvie national nature reserve this Saturday, October 15.
Scotland’s own tube map for walkers and cyclists
11 October, 2016
A new tube-style map, showing paths where walkers and cyclists can link up routes throughout Scotland, has been published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Kilmarnock opportunity to talk nature with SNH
10 October, 2016
Local people who want to know more about the work of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) are being encouraged to come along to an informal evening reception at The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock, 5 to 7pm on Thursday 20 October.
Record number of visitors for Isle of May
07 October, 2016
A record number of people visited the Isle of May National Nature Reserve (NNR) this year. More than 12,000 visitors came ashore to enjoy the wildlife and learn about the island’s cultural heritage.
Views wanted on cross-boundary protection areas for marine birds
04 October, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee are inviting views on four cross-boundary proposals to protect important areas for marine birds.
SNH: new reserve important for nature and people
30 September, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) today awarded Scotland’s top environmental accolade to an expanded nature reserve in the north of Scotland.
SNH pledges commitment to empowering communities
29 September, 2016
A set of good practice principles designed to improve the way organisations and groups engage with local communities has been firmly backed by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Extra time for views on marine bird protection areas
29 September, 2016
A public consultation on proposals to protect important areas for Scotland’s marine birds has been extended by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), giving people an extra week to share their views.