World’s first interactive enrichment system for giraffes made in Scotland

A world first interactive enrichment system for giraffes has been developed in Scotland. Meeting the needs of giraffes is a longstanding challenge for zookeepers, not...
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The largest gannet colony in the world at Bass rock has shrunk by 30%

The largest gannet colony in the world has shrunk by 30% since 2014, research has revealed. The Bass Rock colony was hit by avian flu...
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Significant rise in Corncrake numbers recorded by RSPB Scotland

Corncrake numbers in Scotland have seen their first rise in five years, an RSPB Scotland survey can reveal. This year 870 calling males of these...
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A week in the life: a Scottish country vet

Few people really know what the life of a country vet actually looks like. From going out on site, visiting clients and pioneering forward-thinking research,...
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Loch Arkaig osprey spotted at nature reserve in France

A Scottish osprey from Loch Arkaig has been spotted at an idyllic nature reserve in France. Lochaber-raised Ludo has been at The Bay of St...
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Turtle named after Scottish island taken 1,700 miles home

A turtle that was nursed back to health after it washed up on a Scottish beach has been released back to its home waters 1,700...