News at NatureScot

17 September 2021 An innovative method developed in Scotland to help conserve genetic diversity in wild species is being trialled in Libya thanks to a new collaboration. Scientists working to

10 September 2021 Divers have documented the hidden life of many of Fair Isle’s remote sea caves for the first time. Marine surveys earlier this summer documented around 70 caves

09 September 2021 Numbers of wintering waterbirds have declined overall in Scotland, with waders showing the greatest decrease. NatureScot has published its latest biodiversity indicator, which tracks populations of 41

03 September 2021 Numbers of breeding seabirds in Scotland have declined by almost 50% since the 1980s, a new report shows. NatureScot has published its latest biodiversity indicator looking at

27 August 2021 An estimated £1.2 billion of Scotland’s buildings, transport infrastructure, cultural and natural heritage may be at risk of coastal erosion by 2050, according to new research. As

The South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project has recently successfully transported eight golden eagle chicks from the Scottish Highlands to a secret location in the southern uplands of Scotland.

Scotland’s festival of foraging is returning for 2021, with a programme of exciting online and in-person events for participants of all ages.

The number of beavers has more than doubled in Scotland in the last three years to around 1000 animals, according to a NatureScot survey.

An action plan has been launched to boost nature-based jobs as Scotland steps up efforts to meet net-zero targets.

Scotland’s Nature Agency, NatureScot, is urging hillwalkers to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season.