Groups warn over ‘Hunting With Dogs’ Bill

COUNTRYSIDE groups have warned Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) about "unintended consequences" from the Hunting With Dogs (Scotland) Bill that's making its way through...

50 sites join Northwoods Rewilding Network

FIFTY sites have joined the Northwoods Rewilding Network during its first 18 months. The network was set up in April 2021 by rewilding charity Scotland:...

Scottish beaver strategy unveiled

LANDOWNERS and conservationists have today unveiled a joint beaver strategy. More than 50 organisations contributed to Scotland’s Beaver Strategy 2022-2045, with a Scottish Beaver Advisory...

Another six golden eagles moved to the south

SIX golden eagles were moved from the Highlands to a secret location in the Borders over the summer during the latest phase of a reintroduction...

‘End is nigh’ again for capercaillie, warn experts

THE capercaillie could become extinct in Scotland for a second time unless its predators are controlled, according to conservationists. This year's brood survey by the...

Scotland’s seabirds disturbed by rising boat traffic

INCREASED boat traffic is disturbing many of Scotland's seabirds, according to new research by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). The charity monitored 11 species...