General licences for birds You may be able to use a general licence to perform certain actions affecting birds in some situations unlikely to have a conservation impact. 12 Apr, 2017
Birds and licensing All wild birds in Scotland are protected. Find out what actions NatureScot may license in relation to birds and learn how to apply for the relevant licence.
Greater protection for mountain hares Mountain hares in Scotland are to be given greater protection under regulations introduced to the Scottish Parliament today. News - 27 January
Frozen lochs - what lies beneath? Beautiful to look at, but have you ever wondered why lochs freeze from the top down? Blog - 22 January
Revamp for Scotland's favourite paths New funding to remove barriers and improve access for some of Scotland's best-loved paths. News - 22 January
Soilleireachadh ‘dubhair’ air mapaichean Shedding light on 'darkness' in the landscape. January's dual-language blog (Gaelic/English). Blog - 21 January
New Wildlife crime investigator Tackling raptor persecution, poaching and hare coursing will be top priorities covering all of Scotland. News - 15 January
YCW2020 - A Day in the Life Join Freshwater and Wetlands Advice Manager Iain Sime on Dark Lochnagar to learn about our work on water monitoring. Blog - 18 December
