It’s getting cold, but it’s also getting otter!
News
Catching a glimpse of a wild otter is something only few are lucky enough to experience. You can start searching for one of the UK’s rare natural success stories with …
Red squirrels caught on camera in Aberdeen Park
News
Some inquisitive red squirrels have been caught on film- within 12 hours of new cameras being installed in Hazlehead Park in Aberdeen! The cameras are owned by the Saving Scotland’s …
We must protect Scotland’s seas
News
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has repeated its calls for stricter controls on fish farming. The Aquaculture & Fisheries Bill is an opportunity to bring about change that would see improved …
Trust calls for 5 point plan to halt killer tree disease
News
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has called for an emergency 5 point plan to prevent ‘ash dieback’ from decimating ash trees in Scotland. The killer disease was officially confirmed for the …
Landfill tax benefits people and the environment
News
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has stressed the environmental benefits of the landfill tax, as Scotland prepares to gain the power to manage it. The responsibility for landfill tax will be …
Beaver at Loch of the Lowes
News
A beaver has taken up residence in the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes reserve, near Dunkeld, Perthshire. The origin of the beaver is unknown, but is believed to …
Peatland investment will pay back with interest
News
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed a commitment from the Scottish Government to develop a programme of peatland restoration across Scotland. The Trust has long recognised the need to protect …
Trust urges Government to ban killer chemicals
News
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to halt the use by farmers of neurotoxic chemicals that threaten to wipe out bees. The latest research into neonicotinoids …
Restore our ancient woodlands with native trees
News
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has called for the restoration of Scotland’s former ancient woodlands using native trees. 'Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites' (PAWS) are ancient woodland sites in Scotland’s National …
Trust highlights plight of Scotland’s peat bogs
News
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has today submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee which highlights both the plight of Scotland’s lowland raised bogs, the …