Category Archives: badger

The Surly Animal of the Yellow Moon

Posted on October 25, 2022 by NatureScot

Roddy Maclean reveals aspects of the badger’s appearance in folklore and literature, and on Scotland’s Gaelic landscape Continue reading →

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Ainmhidh Gnù na Gealaich Bhuidhe

Posted on October 25, 2022 by NatureScot

Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain a’ toirt sùil air a’ bhroc ann am beul-aithris, litreachas agus eòlas-tìre nan Gàidheal Continue reading →

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Celebrating Scotland’s Badgers

Posted on May 13, 2020 by NatureScot

Scottish Badgers is an independent charity, founded in 1999 to promote the study, conservation and protection of badgers, their setts and their natural habitat in Scotland.  In today’s post, Scottish Badgers’ Operations Co-ordinator,  Emily Platt, tells us how they’ve made … Continue reading →

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Badgering away in Scotland

Posted on March 21, 2019 by NatureScot

Our guest blogger today, Eddie Palmer, is the chairman of Scottish Badgers. Eddie tells us all about these charismatic animals — and what we can do to help protect them. Our Scottish badger is the same animal that is found right … Continue reading →

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