News Releases
Place-name researchers wanted
21 April, 2016
Volunteers with a keen interest in local history and place-names are wanted to help research a new bilingual booklet to be published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Luchd-rannsachaidh ainmean-àite gan sireadh
21 April, 2016
Tha saor-thoilich aig a bheil ùidh ann an eachdraidh ionadail agus ainmean-àite gan sireadh airson leabhran dà-chànanach ùr, a thèid fhoillseachadh le Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba (SNH), a rannsachadh.
SNH urges public to report suspected fish poaching and illegal nets
13 April, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Police Scotland are urging the public to report any suspected fish poaching incidents, along with illegal fishing nets which could unintentionally catch and harm wildlife.
Celebrating the John Muir Way’s second anniversary
06 April, 2016
Celebrations for the second anniversary of the John Muir Way kick off on 16 April, with events across the Central Belt throughout the week.
Nature inspires art at Argyll reserves
04 April, 2016
Visitors to two of Argyll’s best wildlife sites can enjoy the added bonus of nature-inspired al fresco artworks over the coming months.
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.