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

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Road sign warning drivers of the increased risk of deer on Scotland's roads due to clock change. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

16 May 2019 Warning of high risk of deer on roads With increased collisions between deer and vehicles at this time of year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists

15 May, 2019

Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), growing by the River Tay in Perth ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

The majority of Scotland’s natural features are doing well but some face significant challenges from invasive species and other.....

13 May, 2019

Launch of an electric trishaw, Highland Folk Park, Newtonmore. ©CNPA - NON SNH COPYRIGHT, FOR SNH USE ONLY ON THE WEBSITE. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

An innovative new way to help people with physical and mental health problems enjoy the restorative benefits.......

13 May, 2019

Mairi Gougeon, Callum Sinclair, and Mark Purrmann-Charles. ©Craig Stephen . NON SNH COPYRIGHT, FOR SNH USE ONLY ON THE WEBSITE. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment Mairi Gougeon has marked National Invasive Species Week......

13 May, 2019

Scots pines growing beside the mountain trail at Beinn Eighe 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

May is National Walking Month. We've picked 5 of our favourite NNR walks to inspire you to get out enjoy the great outdoors.

11 May, 2019

Greylag geese (Anser anser) grazing on croftland. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

New licence to support Orkney farmers manage greylag geese to be introduced for closed season in Feb 2020.

10 May, 2019

A peacock butterfly (Aglais io) feeding on the SNH wildflower meadow at Battleby, Perthshire. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

SNH welcomes announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that Scotland will host a UN-backed international nature conference in Spring 2020.

09 May, 2019

Bumble Bee feeding Ragwort flower heads ©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 (SNH) responds to Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) report....

06 May, 2019

Pair of badgers emerging from a sett. ©Laurie Campbell. ©Laurie Campbell. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

May 4th – 12th is Scottish Badger Week: celebrate these mammals by joining an official badger watch - or even ‘setting out’ on your own?

02 May, 2019

Beaver on a river bank gathering sticks. ©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 (SNH) today welcomes news from Scottish Government that beavers in Scotland now are protected under law.

01 May, 2019

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Loch Leven NNR pink footed geese ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Photographers have captured stunning images of wild geese and waders flocking to Scotland as they put on spectacular autumnal show

News - 18 October

Reserve Officer, Simon Ritchie, describes the wide variety of birds to be found at St Cyrus, including the most beautiful he's ever seen!

Blog - 14 October

The ReRoute panel with SNH staff ©Young Scot

SNH Future Routes Fund is aimed at those aged 11-26 and supports young people to make a positive impact on the environment.

News - 17 October

Family group exploring the seashore near Kildonan on the Isle of Arran. ©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 for some beach combing, learn about marine food webs, and be a seaside superhero protecting the sea! Suggested age is 9+ years.

Event - 27 October

Flash flood, Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire. ©Laurie Campbell/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Scotland’s nature is among the country’s greatest assets. Nature is also our greatest insurance against climate change.

News - 11 October

Celebrate the magical winter light by building our lanterns and to go out for a little procession and light up the reserve at St Cyrus NNR.

Event - 21 November

News

Warning of high risk of deer on roads

Invasive species the biggest pressure on nature sites

On yer trike for a trip down memory lane!

Minister helps tackle alien invasion

Celebrate National Walking Month at Scotland’s nature jewels

New goose plan for Orkney

International biodiversity conference announced

Major report on state of nature published

Get ‘sett’ to celebrate Scottish Badger Week in May

SNH welcomes protected species status for beavers in Scotland

News and stories

A spectacular autumnal show

The bountiful birds of St Cyrus NNR

£20,000 for youth nature projects

Seaside Superheroes

Climate Change Commitments 2019

Lantern Walk

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