Naturescot

An ambitious vision for Douglas Valley, South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire has been set out in an industry first.

Six local authorities have been confirmed for the Key Agencies Group collaborative support offer following today’s release of the new Scottish Government guidance for producing Local Development Plans (LDPs). Pilot work on the Collaborative Local Development Plan Offer will be taken forward wi

A £3.16 million extension to Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland, Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, along with its new facilities, has been opened by Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP. The Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, which is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland, sits south of the Emirat

NatureScot is in advanced discussions with a potential new owner for Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum, a property the nature agency has owned since 1957. Subject to requisite approvals being obtained, the Castle would be placed into a charitable trust, the aims of which are to conserve the building

The new Phoenix Hide at Loch Leven National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been officially opened, rising from the ashes of the old building that was burnt down in 2021. NatureScot chair Mike Cantlay and reserve manager Neil Mitchell were joined by the Kinross Beavers, as well as representatives from the

Work is now under way to extend the award-winning Cuningar Loop Woodland Park on the banks of the River Clyde, marking the start of Phase Two of Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland project. Phase 2 of Cuningar Loop is part of a major new £40 million Scottish programme of projects to improve

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.

Construction work began yesterday to create the world’s first rewilding centre at the 10,000-acre Dundreggan Estate in Glenmoriston, between Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye.

A new study is being carried out into more environmentally friendly methods for laying housing foundations on peatland that could pave the way for increased economic development in parts of the Highlands and Islands, while mitigating disruption to the natural ecosystem and captured carbon dioxide.

Four projects in the Highlands and Islands will share a £2.6 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) award to promote the outstanding scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands. The funding has been awarded through the Natural Cultural and Heritage Fund, led by Nature

Rare sand dunes on the Aberdeenshire coast have lost their conservation status following the construction of the Trump International Golf Links course at Menie Estate. Public natural heritage body NatureScot, formerly Scottish Natural Heritage, said parts of the dunes on Foveran Links have

Clyde Gateway is to work with community-led environmental charity Urban Roots to transform 16 hectares of vacant and derelict land at Toryglen into a woodland retreat to be known as ‘Malls Mire’ which will be a haven for activities, learning and wellbeing.