Tag 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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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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‘The Life Story of the Adder’ through the Hebridean eyes of the ‘Adder King’

Posted on March 31, 2023 by NatureScot

Roddy Maclean ‘reviews’ the remarkable 1924 publication by Lewisman Norman Morrison – in his day the foremost authority on adders. Continue reading →

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Peatlands – the jewels in Scotland’s crown

Posted on March 9, 2023 by NatureScot

In today’s blog, Sue Walker, Peatland ACTION Communications Officer, explains the vital role of Scotland’s peatlands and how the Peatland ACTION partnership, led by Nature Scot, is working with landowners and communities to help deliver peatland restoration projects. Over a … Continue reading →

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Happy World Seagrass Day from Scotland!

Posted on March 1, 2023 by NatureScot

Today’s blog celebrates World Seagrass Day with a look at some of Scotland’s work and recent achievements in the global fight to restore and protect this crucial habitat. Dr Richard J Lilley, Co-founder of Project Seagrass, tells us more… When … Continue reading →

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Wild Boars of Gaelic Legend

Posted on February 24, 2023 by NatureScot

Roddy Maclean explores the presence of the wild boar in the Gaelic landscape Continue reading →

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