Sustainable alternative to cremation Environmentally-friendly hydrolysis, also known as water cremation, will be introduced under draft regulations laid in the Scottish Parliament. The regulations... 16 December 2025
SRUC honoured with third Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education SRUC has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education for the third time, making it one of the few... 16 December 2025
A new study reveals breakthrough in barley genetics Scientists from The James Hutton Institute were members of a multi-national team, led by Carlsberg Research Laboratory, investigating ways to... 16 December 2025
Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund – Capital Grants The Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund is providing £500,000 in capital funding in 2025/26 to support small producers sectors in... 10 December 2025
NC500 study launched NC500 Ltd has commissioned an environmental, social and governance study to better understand the impacts of the route and help shape... 9 December 2025
Excellence celebrated at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2025 A school which has taken lessons on climate change out of the classroom and into the real world, and a... 8 December 2025
Marine plan for Shetland A plan setting out how Shetland’s seas will be managed sustainably to support local communities, protect marine life and tackle... 5 December 2025
Red squirrel range in Highlands increases by over 25% following major reintroduction project by rewilding charity The range of red squirrels in the Scottish Highlands has increased by more than 25% following a 10-year reintroduction project... 5 December 2025
Innovative kelp extracts boost barley yield in nutrient efficiency trials Researchers at The James Hutton Institute working on a collaborative project exploring how kelp extracts can enhance nutrient management in... 3 December 2025
From spuds to skincare. Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into high value compounds that can be used... 2 December 2025