News Releases
Double boost for species as major work starts at Angus river
02 July, 2015
Improvements at an Angus river as part of a £3.5 million UK project to improve habitat for freshwater pearl mussels and salmon are set to go ahead next week.
Really wild cycle at Loch Leven
01 July, 2015
A new free family event kicks off in July with a Really Wild Cycle around Loch Leven.
Join the free family fun at Tentsmuir
23 June, 2015
There are still spaces left for Tentsmuir national nature reserve’s popular Family Day on 9 July, but they’re going fast.
Scottish Natural Heritage hails successful open event
19 June, 2015
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has welcomed the community turnout after a meeting in Kirkwall, Orkney, on Wednesday evening.
Peatland Action receives extra £3million
18 June, 2015
An ambitious project which has helped drive major restorative works at 100 peatland sites has received an extra £3million funding, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) confirmed today.
Isle of May seabird weekend on the bill
17 June, 2015
A special seabird weekend is coming up soon on the Isle of May national nature reserve on 27-28 June.
Project wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
15 June, 2015
River and Fishery Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS) has received £41,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to begin developing the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (SISI) project, it was announced today. This grant will enable RAFTS to apply for a full grant at a later date.
Report on beavers in Scotland goes to Minister
12 June, 2015
Options for the future of beavers in Scotland have been outlined in a final report sent to the Scottish Government today (12 June) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Locals invited to SNH reception in Kirkwall
11 June, 2015
Local people in and around Kirkwall are being invited along to an informal evening reception by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at the Ayre Hotel on Wednesday 17 June from 7-9pm.
New study highlights methods to safeguard UK food security
11 June, 2015
Farming practices which balance the needs of the land with those of people have a huge part to play in safeguarding food security, a major new study has found.