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Find autumn gold in Scotland’s National Nature Reserves

Posted on August 29, 2019 by NatureScot

Autumn, with its depth of colour and light, is a fantastic season to get out and explore our mountains, forests and coasts, especially if you’re looking for ideas to get the kids active during the school break. Scotland’s wonderful National … Continue reading →

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Helping nature adapt to climate change

Posted on October 9, 2015 by NatureScot

Our climate is changing. Climate change is bringing higher temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and rising sea levels. Less rainfall means that some habitats will dry out more in summer; peatlands may stop storing carbon and providing special habitats for wildlife. … Continue reading →

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Islands at the edge of the world: exploring St Kilda’s sea caves

Posted on September 21, 2015 by NatureScot

The World Heritage Site, St Kilda, lies 41 miles west of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides and is the most remote part of the British Isles. With life on the islands becoming increasingly challenging, the archipelago’s last 36 human residents … Continue reading →

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