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Gaelic place-names booklet launched in Skye

04 September, 2015

A new guide celebrating Gaelic’s far-reaching links with our cultural and natural heritage is set to be launched at the Skye Book Festival today (Friday 4 September).

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Corrie Fee events

03 September, 2015

Two exciting, free events are coming up fast in Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve at the top of Glen Colva in Angus.

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‘Wildcat’ at Scottish Parliament for new website launch

31 August, 2015

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Strict embargo: not for broadcast before Tuesday 1 September 2015 09:00am---

A new Scottish Wildcat Action website was launched today at the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh.

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‘Wildcat’ at Scottish Parliament for new website launch

30 August, 2015

Strict embargo: not for broadcast before Tuesday 1 September 2015 09:00am---

A new Scottish Wildcat Action website was launched today at the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh.

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National Peatland Plan published

28 August, 2015

A fresh vision for Scotland’s peatlands is outlined in a new plan published today by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

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SNH: carbon targets achieved five years early but hard work still required

26 August, 2015

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) confirmed today it had achieved major carbon reduction targets five years early – but that challenges lie ahead as the organisation strives to make a full contribution to Low Carbon Scotland

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Nature site set to see action to improve Scots pine woodland

25 August, 2015

The most northerly estuary on Scotland's east coast, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (NNR) is set for work aimed at conserving and enhancing its native Scots pine woodland.

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Youngsters discover Scotland’s wilderness through Scottish Natural Heritage and The Outward Bound Trust partnership

21 August, 2015

Issued on behalf of the Outward Bound Trust

106 young people from Fife and Lochaber benefited from Outward Bound® courses this month with a real focus on natural heritage learning thanks to a partnership between The Outward Bound Trust and Scottish Natural Heritage.

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SNH advice for walkers during deer stalking season

19 August, 2015

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has launched a revamped version of the Heading for the Scottish Hills service, which allows walkers to check ahead for possible deer stalking taking place on estates. This helps reduce the chance of disturbing stag stalking during the peak season from late summer to 20th October.

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£3.5 million project to restore River Dee

14 August, 2015

‘Pearls in Peril’ LIFE project: In-stream restoration on the River Dee at Banchory and Sluie/Commonty

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