Scotland Loves Nature
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is firmly backing an important new campaign, Scotland Loves Nature, together with a group of other environmental NGOs. We are championing the need for a Natural …
The Problem with Deer
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The majestic red deer stag holds a strong cultural significance in Scotland. Throughout the centuries this impressive beast has been revered as a symbol of strength, nobility and wisdom. Our …
Wildlife Walks on the Isle of Eigg
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Under bright blue skies on the 29 May, the Scottish Wildlife Trust ranger, Norah Barnes, led a wildlife walk on the Isle of Eigg. Norah was joined by 13 enthusiastic …
Landscape to Light: Compositions inspired by the beauty and lore of the north of Scotland
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Landscape to Light, the latest album by critically acclaimed Scottish pianist and composer James Ross, weaves Scotland’s musical traditions, landscape, folklore, literature and history into evocative, atmospheric compositions that conjure …
Ensuring Nature and Climate Leadership: Key Issues for the Next UK Government
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With the UK General Election rapidly approaching, we are calling on our supporters to challenge party candidates on their plans for nature and climate. All scientific evidence indicates, that without …
Volunteer Stories: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels in Aberdeen
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust couldn’t achieve its goals without the hard work and dedication of volunteers, donating their valuable knowledge, skills and time over the past six decades. As we …
Monitoring on the Morvern Peninsula
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Rahoy Hills Wildlife Reserve is one of our largest, most biodiverse reserves. It has also been one of the most extensively monitored over the last 35 years. At the heart …
Learning from community action
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Sophia de Sousa, Chief Executive with The Glass-House, shares an inspiring river restoration community-led project from London and suggests we all have a role to play in celebrating and sharing …
Celebrating 10 years of the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital
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The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital was launched a decade ago at the inaugural World Forum on Natural Capital, held in Edinburgh, and the first meeting took place in early 2014. …
Nextdoor Nature Pioneers start community group
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The Nextdoor Nature Pioneers Programme has worked with over 30 communities across Scotland. The programme aims to give aspiring community leaders the skills, knowledge and confidence to organise action for …