Climate Change Plan published People will be able to benefit from warmer homes, lower bills, greater job opportunities and be less exposed to volatile... 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
Review of Community Right to Buy New proposals to combine Right to Buy legislation to simplify the process for community groups to take over land and... 18 March 2026
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
Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS 2026 winners revealed at glittering ceremony Scotland’s top land-based and aquaculture trainees were celebrated at Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills) at the... 10 March 2026
Agritourism Investment Scheme 2026: Deadline Approaching With the Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS) 2026 closing soon, farmers and crofters across Scotland are being urged to submit their... 3 March 2026
Supporting Scotland’s Transition A new Scottish Government consultation analysis offers fresh insight into how rural and island communities view the future of land... 25 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