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Isle of May welcomes Piper the Puffin

03 August, 2015

A new puffin mascot for the Isle of May National Nature Reserve proved popular during the annual Family Day - and also picked up a snazzy name through a competition for visitors to the island.

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Dance with nature at Cairnsmore of Fleet

31 July, 2015

The chance to listen to a ceilidh band in one of the wildest places in Galloway is on offer when Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) host a summer afternoon of free entertainment and activities for all ages on Thursday 13 August.

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Orkney goose management project enters fourth year

27 July, 2015

A project to manage resident geese populations in Orkney is set to enter its fourth year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has confirmed.

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Holiday fun at Tentsmuir

16 July, 2015

A series of free, family events are taking place at Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve this summer, put on by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Forestry Commission Scotland. The events will offer nature-themed activities such as crafts, trails and quizzes.

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Call for summer beachcombers to hunt for skate egg cases

14 July, 2015

Walkers, divers and fishermen in Argyll are being asked to report sightings of common skate egg cases, to help Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) learn more about where the huge fish are breeding.

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Fun for all the family on the Isle of May

09 July, 2015

There’ll be activities galore when Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) hosts a special day for families on the Isle of May national nature reserve on Friday 24 July.

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Free family event at St Cyrus nature reserve

07 July, 2015

Mark July 19 in the calendar for plenty of free, family fun at St Cyrus national nature reserve’s Discovery Day.

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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.

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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.

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