Our work NatureScot promotes, cares for and improves Scotland’s nature and landscapes. Find out about what we do, how we do it and who funds our work.
What we do NatureScot is the lead public body responsible for advising Scottish Ministers on all matters relating to the natural heritage. 12 Apr, 2017
Illegally released lynx captured We are relieved to hear that the two lynx illegally released into the Cairngorms National Park have been successfully captured. News - 09 January
New beginnings The first week of the new year finds Forvie NNR staff looking ahead with excitement, anticipation and no little trepidation. Blog - 05 January
Scotland's top winter walks Scots are being encouraged to step outdoors and explore nature, as it is one of the best ways to relax and unwind. News - 26 December
Scotland’s 2024 Nature Heroes We are celebrating the people across Scotland who are working hard to improve nature, from farmers to volunteers – to dogs! Blog - 28 December
Help Forvie seal pups this Christmas Visitors to NatureScot’s Forvie NNR are being reminded to follow seal watching guidance to help protect pups this Christmas. News - 16 December
No 'Weeds' in the Land of the Docken! The docken substantiates the lack of a Gaelic word for ‘weed’, as Roddy Maclean reports. Blog - 19 December