Wildlife & Conservation
Scotland’s bird population shows a 24 year rise
The number of Scotland’s terrestrial breeding birds has increased over a period of 24 years. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Wildlife & Conservation
New chair of trustees for Royal Botanic Garden
Dominic Fry has been appointed as chair of the board of trustees to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Rum is shear heaven for the Manx Shearwater
Creating a cacophony of noise terrifying enough to strike fear into the hearts of the Vikings, the Manx shearwater feels right at home on the wilderne... Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Harsh winters have hit Scotland’s woodland birds
Harsh winter weather is thought to be a factor in a short-term decline in woodland birds between 2017 and 2018. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Grease will do birds a fat lot of good
The RSPB is reminding Christmas dinner chefs not to put the cooking fat from their festive roast out for garden birds as the greasy mixture can damage... Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Reintroducing the golden eagle to the south
'The whole air is a thoroughfare for the eagle. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Scots eco charity’s festive idea to help the planet
This Christmas, the John Muir Trust is offering the public a chance to buy a special gift that will help combat climate change for decades to come. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
It’s all in the name as Scottish Natural Heritage rebrands
Scotland’s national nature agency, Scottish Natural Heritage, will change its name to NatureScot from May 1 next year. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Scotland boasts a wealth of wild flowers
Few countries in the world – and especially ones as small as Scotland – can boast such an amazing diversity of wild flowers, with some 3,500 varie... Read More