Branching out! Sitka spruce grown for commercial timber production on the Cowal peninsula has come full circle, returning as the material for... 25 March 2026
New National Action Plan launched to protect Scotland from rising wildfire risk Scotland has launched a major new Strategic Action Plan for Wildfires, setting out a coordinated national approach to preventing, preparing... 23 March 2026
Showcasing Scotland’s environmental heroes: Nature of Scotland Awards now open Scotland’s nature and the people who work tirelessly to protect it are once again in the spotlight as entries open... 23 March 2026
International Day of Forests Shines a Light on Opportunities for Farmers and Crofters to Grow with Trees As the world celebrates the International Day of Forests on 21 March, this year’s theme — “Forests and Economies” —... 20 March 2026
UHI Researcher Awarded Prestigious Leverhulme Trust Research Leadership Award Dr Bobby Macaulay, a Research Fellow at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Centre for Mountain Studies, has... 11 March 2026
Scottish space innovators in Danish climate challenge collaboration Five companies in Scotland’s thriving space sector are working with partners in Denmark on crucial environmental solutions that could... 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
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
Nature projects share £5 million cash boost NatureScot has awarded grants to 13 projects to help reverse nature loss and tackle the impacts of climate change across... 30 January 2026