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
Scotland Calls for Stronger UK‑Wide Action to End Horticultural Peat Use The Scottish Government has urged the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to accelerate and strengthen efforts... 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
Visitor Levy Amendment Bill published New legislation has been published that will give councils more choice in how they design and apply a visitor levy... 15 January 2026
Community Land Scotland Opens Two Roles to Support Natural‑Capital Work Community Land Scotland has announced two new opportunities within its Natural Capital Community Partnerships (NCCP) initiative, inviting interest from those... 15 January 2026
Spring Clean Scotland 2026 Set to Mobilise Communities for Six‑Week National Clean‑Up Scotland’s largest annual community clean‑up effort is already looking ahead to another ambitious year, with Spring Clean Scotland 2026 set... 12 January 2026
Community Ownership Brings Oakbank Inn Back to Life as Pub Reopens in Sandbank The Oakbank Inn, a historic Argyll pub that had stood empty for almost three years, has officially reopened under... 7 January 2026
Leading Burns Scholar Joins Campaign to Save Birthplace of Auld Lang Syne As millions sang Auld Lang Syne at midnight on Hogmanay, the scholar who proved Burns is worth over £200 million... 7 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
World Cup Public Holiday First Minister John Swinney will propose Monday 15 June 2026 is designated a national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation... 5 January 2026