Decades old fish barrier removal will breathe new life back into habitat Work has completed on the removal of a redundant weir restoring access for migratory fish to at least 1.6km... 17 March 2026
Tackling rising deer numbers Farmers and land managers in Scotland’s first national park are getting support to tackle rising deer numbers that are damaging... 16 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
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
Wildlife Crime in Scotland 2024: Offences Fall After Previous Rise The latest “Wildlife Crime in Scotland 2024” statistics show that recorded offences have shifted noticeably over the past three years.... 27 February 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
Cairngorms Climate Adaptation Fund opens for third year Communities, land managers, farmers and local businesses across the Cairngorms National Park are being encouraged to apply for support... 23 February 2026
Mountain habitats improving after deer management efforts Habitat conditions have improved across a popular Highland mountain range following long-term collaborative efforts to reduce deer densities in... 19 February 2026