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11 May 2021 Moth numbers in Scotland have continued to decline over the long-term while their distribution has increased. The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator shows that moth abundance has almost

An appeal to help fund the replacement of a popular bird hide destroyed by fire has raised almost £30,000.

Poisoned golden eagle found on Invercauld Estate

Following government advice, the main boat operators will be sailing to the nature reserve, although numbers will be restricted due to social distancing on boats for the foreseeable future.

People heading out to enjoy Scotland’s parks, beaches and countryside as lockdown lifts are being urged to respect nature and other people by following three simple principles.

16 April 2021 NatureScot is advising people enjoying the great outdoors on National Nature Reserves this weekend to be aware of the risk of fire. Scottish Fire and Rescue has

NatureScot is urging visitors to the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve to make sure they don’t disturb wildlife, particularly at this sensitive time of year for nesting birds.

Chuir Rùnaire Caibineit na h-Eaconamaidh Dùthchail is Turasachd, Fergus Ewing, an cèill an-diugh gun tèid tabhartas Maoin Leasachaidh Roinneil na h-Eòrpa (ERDF) luach £2.6 mhillean a roinn eadar ceithir pròiseactan air a’ Ghàidhealtachd is na h-Eileanan airson seallaidhean, fiadh-bheatha is cultar air leth na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean a bhrosnachadh.

Funding of £750,000 is being invested in NatureScot’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in preparation for visitors this summer.

NatureScot statement: Scottish Government response to Deer Working Group report