News Releases
SNH helps hundreds complete their ‘Discovery’ on Outward Bound® adventures
16 January, 2017
More than 500 disadvantaged young people have enjoyed wild outdoors adventures designed to help them learn about our natural environment, thanks to a three-year partnership between Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and The Outward Bound Trust.
SNH investigation of potential stoat sighting on Sanday
11 January, 2017
A likely sighting of a stoat on Sanday is being investigated by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
SNH's role in the planning process - affordable housing proposal in Staffin, Isle of Skye
10 January, 2017
To clarify SNH’s role in the planning process:
SNH response to RSPB news release about General Licence consultation
22 December, 2016
We conducted a public consultation on the use of General Licences for 2017. Our response considered the wide range of opinions expressed, and we believe our response presents a balanced and considered approach to licensing. Our aim is to have General Licences which are enabling, clear, proportionate, flexible and legally compliant. They also need to balance species conservation with the wide range of other legitimate activities, interests and concerns from land-management to public health and safety.
SNH: better care of landscape can benefit communities
21 December, 2016
Better ways to manage and care for Scotland’s landscapes can help communities enjoy these natural assets and provide a stimulus to the local economy.
Early signs of recovery for Scotland’s seabirds
14 December, 2016
Seabird numbers in Scotland continue to show encouraging signs according to new statistics published today (Wednesday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
SNH and RSPB Scotland: public meeting set up by partnership aims to tackle stoats’ impact on Orkney
08 December, 2016
Work to tackle the threat posed by non-native stoats to Orkney’s incredible wildlife has been given a significant boost as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and RSPB Scotland prepare to submit a major funding bid.
Strathpeffer Primary children take a walk on the wildcat side
30 November, 2016
Local schoolchildren have taken part in a day of activities to help endangered Scottish wildcats in Strathpeffer.
SNH welcomes Scottish Government decision on beaver reintroduction
24 November, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) welcomes the announcement today on the future of beavers in Scotland by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham.
SNH puts Scottish machair on the map
24 November, 2016
One of Europe’s rarest habitats has been mapped for the first time in Scotland by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). Scotland and Ireland are the only two countries in the world that have the unique shell-rich dune grassland called machair, the majority being in Scotland.