Environment

Wild Strathfillan, a new ambitious nature restoration initiative in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, has become one of seven delivery projects in Scotland to receive a generous and substantial funding boost to the value of £1.1 million thanks to the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

Recipients of agriculture support have been updated on the changes coming into force in 2025.

Rural Payments and Services is delivered by the Scottish Government’s Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID), with delivery partners. RPID is the accredited paying agency in Scotland.

As part of Scotland’s National Adaptation Plan and wider Just Transition commitments, the Scottish Government is developing a Flood Resilience Strategy which will focus on what we need to do to make our communities more flood resilient over the coming decades.

A project that aims to capture, transport and safely store CO2 emissions from across Scotland will be granted £2 million from the Scottish Government.

The new funding will be used to explore how a pipeline could transport Carbon Dioxide from Scotland’s central belt to the North East.

Galloway has been confirmed as the proposed location for Scotland’s next National Park with a further investigation to be carried out on its suitability.

Here's your chance to join the dynamic team at Scotland’s Finest Woods – promoting the best of woodland and forestry across the country, from school nursery and community woods to agroforestry and quality timber production!

A new strategic approach for Scotland’s rainforest aims to improve its condition and health so that it can regenerate and expand, whilst providing benefit to communities.

As Extreme E made its exciting return to racing action in Scotland, the latest Hydro X Prix also saw the championship continue its crucial legacy initiatives in Dumfries and Galloway.