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Puffins (Fratercula arctica) on the Isle of May NNR. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

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Robin (Erithacus rubecula) ©Lorne Gill. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Our blogs bring you a selection of news, and features about Scotland's fabulous natural heritage. Find out what's been happening on our National Nature Reserves, or read highlights of our work through the stories written by our staff and guests.

Green-veined White (Peiris napi) butterfly resting on a cuckoo flower. ©Laurie Campbell/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the SNH Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

To understand how our natural environment is changing over time, view Scotland's indicators and our publications on trends.

Visitors at the Tentsmuir NNR ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Holds our most recent publications, commissioned or research reports, policy and guidance documents, and other resources.

Waves crashing. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Keep up-to-date with all the latest from Scottish Natural Heritage in our newsroom

Young student studying in the park, Greenock ©George Logan/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

We have a selection of newsletters for you to choose from: Beavers in Scotland, SNH Science, Planning for Development and Learning in Local Greenspace.

Viewing tower at Dubh lochans on the blanket bog at Forsinard Flows National Nature Reserve. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Read our published official statistics for protected nature sites and terrestrial breeding birds.

Elder (Sambucus racemosa)©Lorne Gill. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

A research report is the main output from almost all of our research projects.

Flooded parkland at the South Inch, Perth. Jan 2016. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Scottish Natural Heritage seminars are organised to foster conversations and share knowledge and experiences across the government agencies.

Great Glen House,SNH HQ, Inverness, June 2006. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Guidelines on how to use the Scottish Natural Heritage brand and logo. Getting it right every time gives us a stronger presence.

SiteLink @SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

SiteLink is one of our most used tools providing a range of information on Protected Areas across Scotland.

News and stories

Common seal (Phoca vitulina). ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Harbour seals are doing well on the west coast of Scotland but have declined around some parts of the eastern coastline.

News - 09 September

Caledonian pines silhoutted against sunrise light on Loch Clair. ©John MacPherson/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Discover and learn about the Ancient Caledonian Forest at Beinn Eighe NNR.

Event - 18 September

Lesser black-backed gulls (Larus fuscus). ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

There's still time to respond to the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) consultation about wild birds, with a deadline of 9 October.

News - 09 September

Beach and dune system at St Cyrus NNR, Montrose. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Join us to discover the interesting geology of St Cyrus NNR and beyond.

Event - 17 September

Dr Chris Redfern and Bex Ourtram SNH with hybrid chick. © David Steel, SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

An extremely rare seabird has raised its chick on the Isle of May this summer.

News - 06 September

Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Kinoch woods, Isle of Rum NNR, West Highland Area.

Join us for a walk to learn about the edible plants found around Beinn Eighe NNR.

Event - 15 September

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