Groundbreaking Edinburgh Living Landscape launched
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An initiative that aims to make Edinburgh the best city in Europe to live in by 2050 has launched today with an event attended by Minister for Local Government and …
Trust Chief Executive speaks on rewilding
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Chief Executive of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, Jonny Hughes, has addressed over 1,000 people on the topic of rewilding at an event held by Earthwatch in London this evening. The …
Trust receives funding boost for peatland restoration
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The Trust is delighted to announce that it will receive around £130,000 funding for peatland restoration on five of its wildlife reserves. This has been awarded through the Esmée Fairbairn …
50 years back, 50 years forward
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Transcript of an address given by Scottish Wildlife Trust Chief Executive Jonny Hughes at National Members’ Day on 20 September 2014. In recent years, the Trust has developed …
'Living Windows' opened by Cumbernauld Living Landscape
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Empty shops are being transformed into works of art to connect the residents of Cumbernauld with the town’s natural environment. Although known for its urban landscape, an amazing 50% of …
Call for red squirrel sightings in Aberdeen
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A ground-breaking project aiming to safeguard the native red squirrel from extinction in Scotland is calling on the people of Aberdeen for assistance in locating new areas where these much-loved …
Red squirrel project visited by Duke of Rothesay
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His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, was presented with a handmade red squirrel toy today for Prince George’s first birthday, during a visit to a Perthshire estate …
New research shows support for beavers
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A recent YouGov poll commissioned for the Scottish Beaver Trial partners, a licensed five-year trial reintroduction of Eurasian beavers to the Knapdale in Argyll, has shown a majority in favour …
Peregrine eggs spotted at Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve
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The Trust is glad to announce the laying of eggs by its breeding peregrines at the Falls of Clyde reserve. The first egg was spotted on Saturday morning (30 March) …
Scottish Forum on Natural Capital starts strong
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A groundbreaking initiative to rebuild Scotland’s natural capital – the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital – held its first meeting yesterday evening at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation where …