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 shy rare birds were recorded by the nature conservation charity, up from 828 the previous year.  This takes Scotland’s Corncrake population back to levels not seen since 2019. While still…

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Jersey’s Durrell Wildlife Trust takes on Scottish estate

A conservation trust based in Jersey has unveiled a major rewilding project on a Perthshire estate – with plans to move away from its historic sporting use.  Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust have announced bold ambitions for the 18,500 acre Dalnacardoch Estate, their first project north of the border. Plans for the 100-year rewilding project includes…

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The big picture: Ron Lawson opens new solo exhibition

Ron Lawson, one of Scotland’s most renowned contemporary artists will be painting something a little bit different for his largest exhibition. Born in 1960, Perthshire artist Ron Lawson has become one of the UK’s most popular and sought after artists of recent times.   With his highly intricate, meticulous and striking paintings, Ron has achieved what…

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New UK coins to reflect King Charles III’s passion for wildlife

A new set of coins coming into circulation to mark the reign of King Charles III will highlight his passion for conservation by featuring threatened species. The eight new coin designs will include a hazel dormouse, red squirrel, oak leaf, capercaillie, puffin, Atlantic salmon, bees and national flowers. The species featured on the coins, which…

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Explore Scottish Field’s November Issue

Your copy of Scottish Field’s October magazine is out now to buy, both in shops and online, with the very best lifestyle features, news, interiors, properties, antiques, motoring, gardens, wildlife, field sports, whisky, and more.  This month’s magazine is one of the most eclectic we’ve produced in a while, and as a result it’s been…

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