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UK capercaillies could be extinct again in 20-30 years, report warns

The “iconic” capercaillie is likely to become extinct again in the UK within two to three decades if the current trend in population decline continues, a report has warned. The study, from a sub-group of the NatureScot Scientific Advisory Committee ...

25 Feb 2022 at 12:55

Species of fungus unknown to science found in the Cairngorms

A never before discovered type of fungus is amongst the “wild and wonderful species” that have been found in the Scottish mountains. A species of the Squamanita genus that was previously unknown to science was uncovered as part of the project, ...

14 Jul 2022 at 08:19

Endangered adult pine hoverfly spotted in wild for first time in years

A critically endangered adult pine hoverfly has been spotted in the wild in Britain for the first time in nearly a decade following conservation efforts, experts have said. The discovery comes after staggered releases of larvae in October ...

10 Jun 2022 at 11:11

Scotland

New national park plan open for public consultation

People are being invited to share their views on Scotland’s national parks as a consultation opens on plans to create the first new one in almost 20 years. The Scottish Government committed to establish at least one new national park in ...

13 May 2022 at 08:55

Rylan Clark reveals bruised collarbones after first day of Red Nose challenge

Rylan Clark said he has not slept and both his collarbones and face are bruised following a tough first night on his Scottish mountain trek for Red Nose Day. The 34-year-old presenter and TV personality is attempting to reach the ...

09 Feb 2023 at 14:19

Scotland

Communities urged to register interest to become Scotland’s new national park

Communities have been urged to register an interest in having their local area designated as Scotland’s new national park. The Scottish Government has committed to creating at least one new national park by spring 2026. Official ...

11 May 2023 at 12:03

Scotland

Rare moths released in Cairngorms to help threatened population

Conservationists have released a rare species of moth in the Highlands for the first time to boost its dwindling population. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) participated in the release of 160 dark bordered ...

12 Jul 2023 at 14:13

Scotland

Skiers back on the slopes as resorts open after snowfall

Winter sport enthusiasts in the north of Scotland have taken advantage of the snow which fell across parts of the UK and allowed ski resorts to open. Skiers and snowboarders made the most of conditions at Glenshee ...

06 Jan 2022 at 22:25

Camera hidden in stick gives ‘phenomenal’ live view of nesting sea eagles

A hidden camera has been installed near an eagle’s nest to give a live view of Scotland’s largest bird of prey in what is said to be a UK first. White-tailed eagles Shona and Finn, also known as sea eagles, are ...

01 Apr 2022 at 12:25

Wildcats set to save species from extinction born at wildlife park

The wildcat kittens which are likely to be among the first of the species to be released into the wild in Britain have been born. Sixteen wildcats were paired up earlier in the year the Saving Wildcats ...

19 May 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

One of Scotland’s poorest rural areas shortlisted for National Park status

The areas in the running to be Scotland’s newest National Park have been announced, with one of the country’s poorest rural regions on the shortlist. Areas in the Scottish Borders, Galloway, Lochaber, ...

01 Mar 2024 at 11:03

Scotland

UK’s first outdoor dementia resource centre opens in Scotland

The UK’s first ever outdoor dementia resource centre has opened in Scotland. The centre, which is located in Badaguish, near Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park, will enable people with dementia,...

21 Apr 2023 at 17:51

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