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Bluebells in woodland on Wood of Cree RSPB Reserve Dumfries and Galloway

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Politicians view nature funding as an easy target for cuts. There is no excuse now

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above Scotland today

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above Scotland today

Final supermoon of 2024 to appear in Scottish skies today – how and when to see it

Golden eagle disappearances are being treated as suspicious

Golden eagle disappearances are being treated as suspicious

Police Scotland

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RSPB 'highly suspicious' after eagle vanishes in bird of prey crime hotspot

Climate change could be the reason for the increase

Climate change could be the reason for the increase

Climate change sending butterflies to Scotland, research finds

SNL joined in on the rivalry between Haggis and viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng

SNL joined in on the rivalry between Haggis and viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng

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'Fugly': American comedian takes aim at Scottish newborn pygmy hippo Haggis

The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator examines the long-term trend for butterflies since 1979

The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator examines the long-term trend for butterflies since 1979

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Ten new butterfly species discovered in Scotland due to climate change

Around 30,000 oysters have been released into the estuary since September last year

Around 30,000 oysters have been released into the estuary since September last year

Heriot-Watt University

Thousands of oysters reintroduced into Scottish river 'settling in well'

Dr Ruth Tingay of Raptor Persecution UK warned that “if the killings continue, it’s likely there will be a push to ban gamebird shooting outright.

Dr Ruth Tingay of Raptor Persecution UK warned that “if the killings continue, it’s likely there will be a push to ban gamebird shooting outright.

Animal Conservation

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Illegally shot buzzard experienced 'significant unnecessary suffering'

Aspens were once common in Scotland but have now largely disappeared as a result of deforestation and overgrazing

Aspens were once common in Scotland but have now largely disappeared as a result of deforestation and overgrazing

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New initiative launched to save one of Scotland's endangered native tree species

The formal consultation will run until next February

The formal consultation will run until next February

Dumfries and Galloway

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Consultation launched for Scotland's new National Park in Galloway

The eagle was found in July

The eagle was found in July

Police Scotland

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Dead golden eagle found dismembered in plastic bag near loch

Fireworks may have scared the animal

Fireworks may have scared the animal

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Charity issues fireworks warning after deer found in 'catastrophic condition'

Corncrakes are one of 26 priority species listed by the National Trust for Scotland

Corncrakes are one of 26 priority species listed by the National Trust for Scotland

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One of Scotland’s rarest birds sees ‘promising’ population increase on island

An endangered hippo calf has been born at Edinburgh Zoo

An endangered hippo calf has been born at Edinburgh Zoo

'Scotland's own Moo Deng': Edinburgh Zoo welcomes endangered hippo calf

The study demonstrates the link between the threats to Scotland’s economic performance, and the economic opportunity associated with increasing nature dependent sectors

The study demonstrates the link between the threats to Scotland’s economic performance, and the economic opportunity associated with increasing nature dependent sectors

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Scotland's natural assets worth £40 billion to economy, research shows

A view from the cabin

A view from the cabin

Scottish Government

Conservation charity calls on Scottish Government to reverse forestry cuts

The steppe grey shrike was pictured 6000km away from its home in East Lothian

The steppe grey shrike was pictured 6000km away from its home in East Lothian

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'World's smallest bird of prey' seen killing 'giant rodent' on Scottish golf course

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights several times already in 2024

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights several times already in 2024

Aurora borealis

Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

File photos showing a pristine beach in the Scottish islands, and litter on a beach on the mainland

File photos showing a pristine beach in the Scottish islands, and litter on a beach on the mainland

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Claim 'Scotland has UK's dirtiest beaches' based on insufficient data, agency admits

Tarantulas were found at the side of the road in Glasgow

Tarantulas were found at the side of the road in Glasgow

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Shock as tarantulas left abandoned at side of road in Glasgow

Scotland’s Pinewood Conference 2024 was held in Fort William and was the first of its kind in 30 years

Scotland’s Pinewood Conference 2024 was held in Fort William and was the first of its kind in 30 years

Forest and Land Scotland

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Coalition launches to save native Scottish tree before it's 'lost forever'

The project to make Galloway the next national park has been in the works for eight years

The project to make Galloway the next national park has been in the works for eight years

Dumfries and Galloway

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Community 'divided' over plans for Scotland’s newest national park, MSPs told

It is estimated that there are as few as 700 Visayan spotted deer remaining in the wild

It is estimated that there are as few as 700 Visayan spotted deer remaining in the wild

Scottish zoo welcomes birth of of rare endangered animal

Although stoats have the same colouring as weasels, they have a longer tail

Although stoats have the same colouring as weasels, they have a longer tail

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Project to remove invasive stoats from Orkney boosting native wildlife

The Skipinnish Oak was named UK Tree of the Year

The Skipinnish Oak was named UK Tree of the Year

Our Precious Lugg Meadow

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'Magnificent' Scottish oak that 'time forgot' named UK Tree of the Year

Priya has family ties to Edinburgh Zoo, with her grandparents still living at the zoo

Priya has family ties to Edinburgh Zoo, with her grandparents still living at the zoo

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Scottish zoo welcomes endangered red panda

If you never see an otter again without thinking about a septic tank and a goose burger, then my work here is done

If you never see an otter again without thinking about a septic tank and a goose burger, then my work here is done

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Rhoda Meek: Gooseburgers, otters and a perfect septic tank starter

This summit is expected to be the biggest of its kind

This summit is expected to be the biggest of its kind

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Scotland is 'critical' to achieving goal of 'restoring biodiversity globally'

The architect hope to create

The architect hope to create

Plans unveiled for Scottish city centre’s first public garden in 200 years

As a young person, I don’t want to inherit a Scotland whose oceans are in decline

As a young person, I don’t want to inherit a Scotland whose oceans are in decline

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Alex Gill: It’s sink or swim for Scotland’s ocean

Luna and Plusza were evacuated from an area affected by heavy shelling in eastern Ukraine in 2022

Luna and Plusza were evacuated from an area affected by heavy shelling in eastern Ukraine in 2022

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Lionesses rescued from Ukraine to find home at Scottish zoo

Leitters Forest is located in central Scotland

Leitters Forest is located in central Scotland

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Picturesque Scottish forest with 'historical' gold mine up for sale

Members of the public reported hearing thuds of the whale thrashing its tail flukes, desperately trying to manoeuvre itself off the sand

Members of the public reported hearing thuds of the whale thrashing its tail flukes, desperately trying to manoeuvre itself off the sand

Whale stranding

Rescuers have 'high hopes' for humpback whale stranded on Scottish beach

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

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'How cool is that?': Rare bird that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in Scottish town

Those behind the project hope it will act as a blueprint for future conservation efforts across Scotland

Those behind the project hope it will act as a blueprint for future conservation efforts across Scotland

National Lottery

New project to restore Scotland’s rivers gets £1.8 million boost

The Loch Ness Centre encourages the public to join in on the continued search for Nessie

The Loch Ness Centre encourages the public to join in on the continued search for Nessie

Loch Ness Monster

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Radar identifies 'monstrous' disturbances at Loch Ness

The Scottish Government has been urged to introduce legislation to protect soil

The Scottish Government has been urged to introduce legislation to protect soil

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Action to protect soil urged as body warns Scotland ‘falling behind’

Akiko will be joined by a female Pallas's cat in the coming months

Akiko will be joined by a female Pallas's cat in the coming months

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Scottish zoo welcomes adorable Pallas’s cat as part of breeding programme

National Trust for Scotland is carrying out the improvements

National Trust for Scotland is carrying out the improvements

Argyll and Bute

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Scottish island closed to visitors until next year for 'necessary improvement works'

Oberon (right) arrived at Edinburgh Zoo over the weekend

Oberon (right) arrived at Edinburgh Zoo over the weekend

Scottish zoo welcomes arrival of endangered zebra

The kit will be named soon

The kit will be named soon

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Edinburgh Zoo reveals adorable pictures of endangered red panda cub

Jeremy Leggett, CEO of Highlands Rewilding

Jeremy Leggett, CEO of Highlands Rewilding

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Rewilding project CEO defends £11 million 'fire sale' of Scottish estates

Studies show that capercaillie birds may miss out on 40 per cent of suitable habitats due to human disturbance

Studies show that capercaillie birds may miss out on 40 per cent of suitable habitats due to human disturbance

Emergency plan launched to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

The secrets of the tree's genetic code are being unlocked to bring a greater understanding of biodiversity across the UK and Ireland

The secrets of the tree's genetic code are being unlocked to bring a greater understanding of biodiversity across the UK and Ireland

Meet the tree key to keeping Scotland's forests alive

Councillors are reportedly being urged to hand over the Torry Battery to a local charity

Councillors are reportedly being urged to hand over the Torry Battery to a local charity

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Councillors urged to hand over historical city landmark to locals for £1

Basking sharks can be seen off Scotland's west coast between May to October as they breed

Basking sharks can be seen off Scotland's west coast between May to October as they breed

Highlands & Islands

Sightings of basking sharks at 20-year low in Scotland while minke whale numbers soar

Holyrood ministers have considered whether a third national park should be created in Dumfries and Galloway

Holyrood ministers have considered whether a third national park should be created in Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland's next national park

National parks boost Scottish economy by £700 million each year

Edinburgh Zoo has brought back a 'reimagined' version of its world-famous penguin parade

Edinburgh Zoo has brought back a 'reimagined' version of its world-famous penguin parade

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Watch as Edinburgh Zoo brings back ‘reimagined’ penguin parade

East Nethershields.

East Nethershields.

Forestry and Land Scotland

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Community fears over government grants for forestry

The plans were given the green light after a bid for another farm was rejected

The plans were given the green light after a bid for another farm was rejected

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Plans for new fish farm on Scottish island given green light

A view of Rigg or Cruggleton bay in Galloway

A view of Rigg or Cruggleton bay in Galloway

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Row over plans for new Scottish national park as survey 'finds strong opposition'

The penguin parade has been going for 70 years but was shut down by the Covid-19 pandemic

The penguin parade has been going for 70 years but was shut down by the Covid-19 pandemic

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Edinburgh Zoo to bring back 'reimagined' penguin parade after four years

Will the Northern Lights be visible in Scotland tonight?

Will the Northern Lights be visible in Scotland tonight?

Aurora borealis

Northern Lights to dazzle Scotland on Monday night – how to see them

The bee swarm at Edinburgh Airport car park (Edinburgh Airport/PA Wire)

The bee swarm at Edinburgh Airport car park (Edinburgh Airport/PA Wire)

Swarm of bees makes ‘unauthorised landing’ at Edinburgh Airport