Category Archives: country park

Scottish Natural Heritage Staff Reveal Their Favourite Dog Walks

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Scottish Natural Heritage

Scotland has so many great places to walk and what better way to experience them than with a furry friend at your side! With plenty of fantastic options it’s hard to choose where to go so we’ve asked our Scottish … Continue reading →

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Local community takes pride in local conservation site

Posted on January 25, 2019 by NatureScot

The Friends of Almondell and Calderwood Country Park tell us how they‘re implementing management to improve the biodiversity of their local wildlife site – Calderwood Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).    The group embarked on an initial five year … Continue reading →

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Back up for Ayr – #CycleForNature Leg 3

Posted on June 1, 2018 by NatureScot

#CycleForNature Leg 3 was a relatively short journey for Francesca, completed over just three days. However, she still managed to cycle 150 miles, visit three SNH offices, take in two National Nature Reserves and catch up with a range of … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature – From Hamilton to Dunoon

Posted on March 16, 2018 by NatureScot

After an excellent first two days and having reached Hamilton in her first update, the schedule for day 3 of Francesca’s #CycleForNature was packed with visits to local projects that SNH supports. Let’s hear how the rest of the week … Continue reading →

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Heritage and nature on your doorstep – the new Seven Lochs Wetland Park

Posted on April 11, 2017 by NatureScot

Spring is in the air – and with it a change in Scotland’s nature. And this is especially true for the Seven Lochs Wetland Park, where our plans for Scotland’s largest urban heritage and nature park are really starting to … Continue reading →

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The future of Chatelherault lies in its past

Posted on June 7, 2016 by NatureScot

A massive woodland management project is underway at Chatelherault Country Park in South Lanarkshire. Almost 20 hectares of non-native plantation conifers will be removed and native woodland regenerated, to restore the park’s spectacular historical views and features. The 5th Duke … Continue reading →

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