Wildlife & Conservation
Big boost to improve the Scottish environment
A new peatland restoration project aims to improve water quality, tackle climate change and help protect Black Throated Divers and Great Skua in the O... Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Wildlife & Conservation
How she helped injured owls back to good health
In rescuing and nursing injured birds, our wildlife writer has discovered that owls have much to teach us about how to adapt to changing habitats and ... Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
The masked raiser invading gardens and trees
With its Zorro-style eye markings, the distinctive nuthatch has northern Scotland in its sights. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Volunteers wanted to watch our seas for sealife
The National Whale and Dolphin Watch gets underway this weekend. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Searching for declining butterflies on the bog
A wildlife charity is calling on nature enthusiasts in Edinburgh to help search for a once common butterfly, which has suffered a 68% decline across S... Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Five new trails open at Scottish nature reserves
Five new wildflower trails – designed to benefit Scotland’s vital pollinators – have opened at Scottish Natural Heritage nature reserves. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Mystery killer whale pod seen off the west coast
The identity of a group of nine killer whales off Scotland’s west coast remains a mystery – despite extensive research and a flurry of sightings o... Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Help wanted to clean up Scotland’s beautiful beaches
The Marine Conservation Society is urging volunteers to clean up the beaches in Scotland from 20 – 23 September. Read More
Wildlife & Conservation
Scotland’s natural beauty inspires new art event
Natural Scotland is the inspiration for Below The Blanket, a major outdoor art event at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, which gets underway tom... Read More