Study into roe deer livers finds decline in banned PFAS. A new study from The James Hutton Institute and the University of Graz analysing roe deer livers over a 25-year... 10 March 2026
Cheaper bus travel for Highland communities People across the Highlands and Islands are set to benefit from more affordable public transport as £2 capped bus fares... 10 March 2026
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
Investment in Ferries and Ports Ardrossan Harbour is to be brought into public ownership and the replacement of the MV Lord of the Isles will... 6 March 2026
Bute’s Bid for UK Town of Culture Gains Momentum Support for the Isle of Bute’s bid to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 has taken a significant step... 4 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
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
Walking More, Sitting Less: New Research Underscores the Lifelong Health Benefits for Rural and Island Communities New global research has reinforced what many rural and island communities in Scotland already know from lived experience: walking is... 26 February 2026
Targeted action to support Scotland’s islands Island communities are set to benefit from a new plan to improve housing and healthcare, alongside efforts to grow the... 23 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