Hunting with dogs and licensing The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, repeals the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. The Act covers the offences and exceptions where a person is using a dog(s) to hunt a wild mammal. 28 Sep, 2023
Licensing NatureScot deal with almost all species licensing in Scotland, including non-native species licensing. We can also license out-of-season muirburn for certain purposes.
Calling local artists Entries are now open to artists wishing to contribute to this year's Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition. News - 24 April
East Coast bottlenose dolphins The latest monitoring and research on the resident bottlenose dolphins in Moray Firth SAC. Blog - 26 April
Luchd-ealain ionadail gan gairm Thathar a’ gabhail ri tagraidhean bho luchd-ealain a bhiodh airson cur ri Taisbeanadh Ealain aig Fèis Fiadh-bheatha nan Eilean am-bliadhna. News - 24 April
Every chough counts An insight into some of the ways farmers are helping to support Scotland’s critically endangered chough. Blog - 24 April
Deer management targets met Deer management targets have been met, thanks to long-term collaborative efforts from estates. News - 23 April
Healthy peatlands - nature's firewall How peatland restoration is helping prevent the spread of wild fires. Blog - 19 April