News Releases
Fun for all the family on the Isle of May
14 July, 2016
For fun things to do during the school holidays, look no further than the Isle of May national nature reserve. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is hosting two days of activities on the island, including crafts, a treasure hunt, storytelling, ceilidh music and face painting. And for those who come in sea-themed fancy dress, there’s a chance to win a prize.
SNH chairman hails successful Rum meeting
13 July, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage chairman Ian Ross has hailed his visit to the Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve as a success which will help the organisation strengthen its links with the community.
Really wild cycle at Loch Leven
08 July, 2016
The second annual Really Wild Cycle around Loch Leven kicks off this summer with six free family events.
Your say on special protection for marine birds
04 July, 2016
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is inviting views on plans to protect some of our most important coastal areas for marine birds.
Last chance for Assynt deer management group
30 June, 2016
A landowner’s group in Sutherland has been given a final opportunity to show that it can manage deer numbers on nationally and internationally protected woodlands without the need for legal intervention.
SNH chairman unveils new signage and peregrine nest-cam at reserve
27 June, 2016
New signage and interpretation at Craigellachie National Nature Reserve (NNR) near Aviemore is set to be unveiled by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) chairman Ian Ross tomorrow.
Scotland’s butterfly population shows winners and losers
22 June, 2016
Scotland’s butterfly population continues to have winners and losers in the face of climate change and habitat loss, the latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator has reported.
Isle of May lighthouse turns art gallery
15 June, 2016
Three of Scotland’s most renowned wildlife artists are helping to celebrate a double anniversary with an exhibition inside the Isle of May’s iconic Stevenson lighthouse.
Local event raises over £1000 for Scottish wildcats
08 June, 2016
The Highland Tiger Fling was a rousing success this past Saturday in Alford.
Meet the Isle of May’s warden
08 June, 2016
To mark the Isle of May’s 60th anniversary as a national nature reserve, David Steel of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will be giving a presentation about the island and its spectacular wildlife.