News Releases
Pine marten arrive on Mull
07 April, 2014
Pine martens found on Mull are not native to the island and probably arrived there accidentally on timber boats about ten years ago, says a report published today (Thursday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Aberdeen pupils’ top nature photos on tour
04 April, 2014
Prize-winning nature photos from Aberdeen secondary pupils will be part of a free touring exhibition around North East Scotland this spring.
People invited to SNH reception in Helensburgh
04 April, 2014
Local people are being invited along to an informal evening reception held by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at The Victoria Halls on Tuesday 15th April from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Scientists pioneer technique to identify marine life hotspots in Scotland
01 April, 2014
Marine specialists have been using satellite images to help identify important areas for marine life around Scotland's coasts, according to a report published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) today (Tuesday 1st April).
New long distance path could boost Mull economy
31 March, 2014
A proposed trail across Mull would attract new visitors to the island and could bring almost £1m a year into the local economy, according to a report published today (Monday 31 March) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
First peek at Beinn Eighe facelift
27 March, 2014
The visitor centre at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve in Wester Ross opens its doors next week (Monday 31 March) when visitors will be able to see the first results of a two-year upgrade.
Bringing John Muir home
27 March, 2014
John Muir Festival opens with spectacular launch of The Kelpies
** FREE COLOUR PICS AVAILABLE **
Revered in America, pioneering environmentalist John Muir is less well known in his homeland of Scotland. But as a new national pathway, the John Muir Way, opens in his honour, the John Muir Festival is bringing John Muir home.
Isle of May re-opens for season
25 March, 2014
The first puffins have already started to arrive at the popular Isle of May national nature reserve, as it gears up for visitors this year, beginning 3 April.
The island is renowned for its bird populations, its seals, its history and its carpets of flowers. The reserve, at the mouth of the Forth, has a boat service from Fife and East Lothian during the visitor season.
Year of Natural Scotland boost for visitor numbers
06 March, 2014
Reports this week of increased visits to Scotland’s outdoor attractions have been welcomed by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) given the special focus on our nature and landscape during the Year of Natural Scotland 2013.
Letter to Editor: Landscape visibility of built development
10 February, 2014
Dear Sir
I would like to clarify that the ‘new figures’ referred to in Martin Williams’ article ‘wind farms are blamed for wild land destruction’ (Monday 10 February), were in fact published in September 2013.
Also, the references to an increase of ‘nearly 2000 square miles’ and the 71% figure refer to the proportion of Scotland from which built development can be seen, not the proportion of the country that actually has development on it (which is a considerably smaller percentage).
Yours etc,
Simon Brooks
Landscape Policy Manager
Scottish Natural Heritage