New CEO named for NatureScot NatureScot has announced the appointment of Nick Halfhide as its new permanent Chief Executive. The appointment follows a rigorous recruitment... 2 September 2025
Possible increase in wild boar predicted New modelling has predicted a significant rise in Scotland’s boar population over the next 50 years – with hotspots persisting... 1 September 2025
Beauly beaver releases approved A licence has been granted to Forestry and Land Scotland for the release of up to four families of beavers... 22 August 2025
Building climate resilience Applications open for Nature30 sites! Areas of advanced biodiversity can now be recognised as a Nature30 site which means they... 20 August 2025
Nature Restoration Fund is driver for restoration An interim evaluation of the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) has just been published. The fund supports hundreds of... 7 August 2025
Native ponies and wildfire resilience As Scotland confronts a recent rise in wildfires – some of the most extensive ever recorded – attention is turning... 22 July 2025
Volunteers can have a whale of a time! Wildlife experts, enthusiasts and volunteers will be holding public surveys everyday between 26th July and 3rd August 2025 as part... 4 July 2025
Drouthy Days: is Scotland prepared for drought? The article explores the current situation, key impacts and Scotland’s preparedness for managing potential drought conditions and has been jointly... 6 June 2025
Isle of Gigha Ranger Service – Protecting Gigha’s Woodlands Project In this blog article, Casey-Jo Zammit Island Countryside Ranger shares about the important work the team do on the Isle... 22 May 2025
Supporting climate education and engagement First Minister John Swinney has announced new funding to support groups and schools across Scotland to learn more about climate... 21 May 2025