News Releases
‘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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
£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
A boost for golden eagles in South Scotland
14 August, 2015
Building on a report published by Scottish Natural Heritage last year, a new project will help boost the number of golden eagles in the South of Scotland. The project will look in detail at further work needed to revive the population, and build on the excellent partnership forged to realise the ambition of having more of these birds in the south.
Talks continue on future status of site
13 August, 2015
Discussions on the Glen Roy National Nature Reserve with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Lochaber Geopark Association, which raises awareness of geology, are continuing.
New National Nature Reserve will be UK’s largest
13 August, 2015
The UK’s newest and largest National Nature Reserve (NNR) – The Great Trossachs Forest – took a step closer to reality today (13 August), after it was approved by the Board of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).