Wildlife & Conservation

All Wildlife & Conservation Posts

A variety of sealife recorded in Scotland’s waters

The waters of Scotland are a stronghold for sealife, according to the 2018 National Whale and Dolphin Watch event. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Squirrel crossing is helping to save so many lives

We've all heard of zebra and pelican crossings but in the Highlands of Scotland, there's a new innovation - the squirrel crossing! This specially d... Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Search our castles to find marching butterflies

Scottish history aficionados are being asked to take a closer look at castles this summer. Read More

Field Sports

Parties unite to discuss best shooting practice

Shoot owners, keepers and representative organisations recently came together to discuss shoot management best practice. Read More

Outdoors

Estate’s reward for commitment to best practice

A Scottish estate has been presented with a prestigious award recognising its outstanding work on wildlife, habitat and conservation management. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Sealife sightings come in from all around Scotland

Scotland's waters are proving a haven for sea creatures. Read More

Scotland

You’ll need to be on your best beehive-iour here

A luxurious Scots castle is doing its bit for nature. Read More

Field Sports

A day learning countryside skills for young people

A day out with a difference for youngsters is being lined up by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Scots can play their part in helping our sealife

Scots are being asked to watch our seas to help protect whales, dolphins and porpoises. Read More

Whisky

Go batty for the rare wildlife at whisky distillery

A Scotch whisky distillery is home to the UK's most north-westerly population of rare brown long-eared bats - and it's holding a special Bat Safari. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Put your mind at ease and join the Big Butterfly Count

Wildlife broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough is urging people across Scotland to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey ove... Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Nearly 500 dangerous wild animals living in Scotland

Forget the neighbour’s dogs and cats - some of the world’s most dangerous wild animals are living at private addresses in Scotland. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Sheep association warns against return of the lynx

The National Sheep Association is warning against the reintroduction of wild lynx into the UK. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Scottish wood aims to spearhead the future of foresting

Elderslie Estates has won a prestigious Scotland’s Finest Woods Award. Read More

Books

Hundreds give support to Scottish wildlife book

Hundreds of people are backing the creation of a landmark book showcasing the benefits of a wilder Scotland. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Explorers wanted to track wildlife in castle grounds

Wildlife watchers are being encouraged to head to an Aberdeenshire castle next week to count up the species at a bioblitz event. Read More

Heritage

The Engine Shed celebrates first year of success

Scotland’s conservation centre The Engine Shed has celebrated a year of successful operations. Read More

Outdoors

Balmoral Estate green scheme gets go-ahead

Balmoral Estate is set to improve its green credentials as a new hydro-electric scheme is approved on the River Muick. Read More

Outdoors

Brown bears in Dundee enjoy 80kg ice lolly as temperatures sizzle

Resident European Brown Bears at Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee enjoyed a tasty treat as temperatures continue to soar. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

The search is on for Scotland’s Tree of the Year

The Woodland Trust is calling for the public’s nominations to find Scotland’s Tree of the Year 2018. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Mark is a man on a mission – to save salmon

The Atlantic Salmon Trust's new chief executive is on a mission to find out why its numbers are falling. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Scottish sea spotters wanted for whale and dolphin watch

Scottish sealife lovers are being asked to play their part in this year's National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Read More

Books

New book aims to inspire Scotland’s natural sights

Golden eagles, beavers, ospreys and pine martens will take centre stage in a landmark new conservation book aiming to inspire a sea change in attitude... Read More

Outdoors

Restoring Scotland’s peatland to fight climate change

Scottish estates are at the forefront of two major peatland restoration projects. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

They had a whale of a time spotting Scottish sealife

The 2018 Orca Watch event in Caithness, around the Orkney and Shetland Isles was full of fantastic sealife sightings. Read More

Scotland

Tackling seagull menace on the Scottish coast

A Scottish council is fighting back against the winged menace that plagues our seaside towns - seagulls. Read More

Food & Drink

Solar farm’s success is the power of Scotland

One of Scotland’s largest solar farms is on track to produce its highest amount of green energy in a year - helped along by a record month in May. Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Trust is restoring wood and peatland on Arran

The National Trust for Scotland has unveiled ambitious plans to help tackle climate change, beginning with the restoration of woodland and peatland on... Read More

Wildlife & Conservation

Scottish moor is praised by international team

International conservationists have lauded a Scottish grouse moor for its land management which has led to 98 different bird species being found on th... Read More

Outdoors

Killer whale spotters descend on the north coast

Whale spotters have descended on the north of Scotland for the Sea Watch Foundation's annual Orca Watch event. Read More