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Seals in the spotlight on the Isle of May

17 September, 2015

Grey seals will be in the spotlight on the Isle of May’s over the weekend of 26 and 27 of September, with a SNH event to give people the chance to see seals basking on the rocks and to learn more about their secret lives.

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Deer stalking lease on Isle of Rum

16 September, 2015

Commercial stag shooting will be available on the Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve (NNR) for the next two seasons, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) confirmed today.

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Locals invited to an SNH reception in Edinburgh

15 September, 2015

Local people are being invited along to an informal reception held by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue in St. Mary’s Street from 5.30 to 7pm on Tuesday 22nd September 2015.

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Leabhran ainmean-àite Gàidhlig ga fhoillseachadh san Eilean Sgitheanach

04 September, 2015

Thèid leabhran ùr air na ceanglaichean Gàidhlig anns an dualchas chultarail is nàdarra againn fhoillseachadh aig Fèis Leabhraichean an Eilein an-diugh (Dihaoine 4 Sultain).

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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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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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