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
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
General licence restrictions in the Borders NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences at Raeshaw Estate and Watherston Wood in the Scottish Borders. The decision... 11 February 2026
Flying high! A new Best Practice Guide, Use of Drones (UAVs) in Deer Management, has been formally launched and is available through... 3 February 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
Tiny Trailer Abattoir Breaks New Ground, Bringing Local Sheep Processing a Step Closer for Orkney and the Highlands Construction is now underway on the Tiny Trailer Abattoir, a ground breaking project led by Orkney farmer Jane Cooper, who... 5 January 2026
Support Grows for Farmers and Crofters Facing Climate Challenges Farmers and crofters are being offered a wide range of practical support to help them adapt to increasingly unpredictable weather... 18 November 2025
Specialist Advice Programme Offers Tailored Support for Scotland’s Farmers and Crofters Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), funded by the Scottish Government, has launched renewed opportunities for farmers and crofters to access... 13 November 2025
European Rural Parliament 2025 Concludes with Historic Inverurie Declaration Calling for Rural Renaissance The 2025 European Rural Parliament (ERP), held in Inverurie, Scotland, concluded with a powerful and visionary statement known as... 30 October 2025