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Pine hoverfly larvae released in Cairngorms to boost numbers

Thousands of one of the UK’s most rare species are being released in Scotland in an effort to boost population numbers. The pine hoverfly is critically endangered, with experts saying they have not seen them in Britain in their adult form for almost ...

15 Mar 2022 at 22:55

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

Capercaillie numbers fall to critically low numbers, survey finds

The capercaillie is at real risk of extinction in the UK, with only 542 of the birds estimated to be left in Scotland, according to new data. The population has dropped around 50% since the last survey six years ago and is now at a ...

30 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Almost two dozen kittens born in project to save ‘Highland Tiger’

A conservation project is celebrating a successful first breeding season with the birth of 22 wildcat kittens. It is hoped the animals, also dubbed the Highland Tiger, could be among the first of their species to be released into ...

22 Sept 2022 at 16:04

Rare white reindeer calves ready to help spread festive cheer

Three rare white reindeer are preparing to tour the UK to spread festive cheer in the run-up to Christmas. The calves are part of the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, described as the UK’s only free ranging reindeer herd, which is ...

24 Nov 2022 at 11:50

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 ...

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....

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 ...

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 ...

06 Jan 2022 at 22:25

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