Author Archives: NatureScot

A new approach to studying our marine habitats

Posted on June 6, 2023 by NatureScot

The methods used by researchers at NatureScot underpin our evidence base and play a crucial role in effective decision-making and management of our marine environment. Dr Kelly James tells us of a new framework used by NatureScot to investigate linkages … Continue reading →

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Giving to nature and getting back

Posted on June 1, 2023 by NatureScot

To mark the start of this year’s Volunteers’ Week, Steven Neish, who has volunteered for seven years at our Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve, explains the quid pro quo of helping nature. Every week, at NatureScot National Nature Reserves the length … Continue reading →

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Tamborine Mountain: An Australian lesson for Scotland?

Posted on May 31, 2023 by NatureScot

Roddy Maclean argues that the botanical knowledge and heritage of the Gaels should be more widely celebrated in Scotland’s botanic gardens. Continue reading →

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Tamborine Mountain: Leasan do dh’Alba ann an Astràilia?

Posted on May 31, 2023 by NatureScot

Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain ag ràdh gum bu chòir barrachd aire a thoirt do dh’eòlas nan Gàidheal air lusan ann an gàrraidhean poblach na h-Alba. Continue reading →

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Water Saving Tips for Your Garden

Posted on May 18, 2023 by NatureScot

Sue Marrs, NatureScot’s Freshwater Policy Manager, shares some easy tips for using less water in your garden. It’s UK Water Saving Week. In Scotland we do have a lot of water, but it is not always in the right place … Continue reading →

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Connecting the nature dots: the path to 2030

Posted on May 16, 2023 by NatureScot

Christian Christodoulou-Davies, NatureScot’s Project Manager for 30×30 and Nature Networks explains why this year is an important marker for Scotland on the road towards its 2030 goal. The year 2030 will arrive not so much unannounced but at an unnerving … Continue reading →

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Places where the Stags Roar

Posted on April 26, 2023 by NatureScot

Roddy Maclean looks at places on our maps named for the bellowing of stags during the rut. Continue reading →

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Far an Cluinnear an Damh Donn

Posted on April 26, 2023 by NatureScot

Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain a’ toirt sùil air ainmean-àite anns a bheil na h-eileamaidean bùireadh agus bùirich. Continue reading →

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World Curlew Day 2023: working together to make a difference

Posted on April 21, 2023 by NatureScot

To mark World Curlew Day (21 April) in today’s blog our Ornithology Adviser Dave Parish takes a closer look at the plight of the species in Scotland and what is being done about it. The Eurasian curlew is a familiar … Continue reading →

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Ponies, coastlines and rugged mountains – a pathway into deer management on Rum

Posted on April 12, 2023 by NatureScot

Deer are an iconic species but in high numbers and with no natural predators, they can have a negative impact on biodiversity. Sustainable deer management not only benefits nature but is also an important part of the rural economy. In … Continue reading →

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