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
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
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
Tackling stigma around social security People may be missing out on social security support they are entitled to due to stigma around social security, new... 27 February 2026
New study reveals 23 tree species needed to support more than 40% of biodiversity associated with Scots pine A new study led by The James Hutton Institute has highlighted the importance of protecting the UK’s Scots pine woodland... 21 January 2026
Map reveals whole of Antarctica’s subglacial world in intricate detail A detailed map of hidden landscapes beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet reveals previously unknown features, including thousands of subglacial hills and... 20 January 2026
Rare seagrass “fairy circles” observed in Scotland NatureScot’s marine team have captured rare footage of seagrass “fairy circles”, as a new report highlights the historic loss of... 20 January 2026
Dogs’ dinners can have greater climate impact than owners’ Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have a bigger dietary carbon pawprint than their owners, according to the... 8 January 2026
Leading Forensic Soil Scientist Professor Lorna Dawson Awarded Damehood in New Year Honours Professor Lorna Dawson, Head of the Centre for Forensic Soil Science at the James Hutton Institute, was recommended for the... 7 January 2026