Report reveals causes behind 2023 Tolsta Pilot Whale mass stranding A new investigation into the mass stranding of long‑finned pilot whales at Tolsta Bay on the Isle of Lewis has... 9 March 2026
Flame shell beds make full recovery after Marine Protected Area designation Two NatureScot commissioned reports published this week have found that flame shell beds in Loch Carron appear to have made... 2 March 2026
Farmers at the heart of nature recovery and climate resilience NatureScot’s new four-year plan focuses on strengthening its continuing work with farmers and crofters to develop and improve the skills, tools and... 27 February 2026
Millions admit to littering in research published ahead of the nation’s biggest mass litter pick Half of Scottish adults (50%) have admitted to littering in the past 12 months. This revelation comes ahead of #SpringCleanScotland... 23 February 2026
Cairngorms Climate Adaptation Fund opens for third year Communities, land managers, farmers and local businesses across the Cairngorms National Park are being encouraged to apply for support... 23 February 2026
Community‑led action helps reduce deer‑vehicle collisions on Skye A new initiative on Skye is showing how community collaboration can play a vital role in reducing deer‑vehicle collisions and... 17 February 2026
Reedbed reboot leads to rare raptor return Reserve staff have been working to improve and expand seven hectares of reedbed in the hope of encouraging the birds... 17 February 2026
SEPA launches consultation on Scotland’s water environment: public views sought The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has opened a major public consultation on the future of Scotland’s water environment,... 17 February 2026
Busy bees on the Tweed! Buglife is inviting landowners and land managers along the River Tweed to express interest in receiving support for pollinator‑friendly habitat... 4 February 2026
Woodland creation key to Scotland’s livestock sector! A new study from The James Hutton Institute has shown that planting several hundred thousand hectares of new woodland and... 2 February 2026