PRESS RELEASES
Beauly beaver releases approved
NatureScot has today approved the release of beaver families at two new sites in the River Beauly catchment.
Rewilding takes off: drone-seeding success offers hope for expanding remote woodlands
At Dubh Allt, a 780-acre landholding near Roshven on the Moidart peninsula, forester and landowner, Ed Townley and partner Becca, have been trialling the use of drones to disperse native tree seeds across degraded moorland.
Lynx – major report on cross-sector discussions outlines key issues and recommendations for Scotland
100-page analysis of stakeholder views relating to potential reintroduction of lynx to Scottish Highlands.
Bamff pioneers new approach to nature conservation in Scotland
Perthshire estate among first to test Scotland’s rollout of OECM designation.
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture welcomes new CEO
Lisa Chilton takes the helm at SCOTLAND: The Big Picture this week.
Scotland’s wild revival: latest survey shows nature recovery driving jobs and investment
Scotland’s rewilding movement is paying off, with a new survey revealing the impressive impact of SCOTLAND: The Big Picture’s Northwoods Rewilding Network.
Locally grown, locally built: rewilding Skye
A unique community rewilding project has been completed on the Isle of Skye, marking a major step in restoring the island’s river ecosystems.
From rapids to rewilding: nature champions join forces for Scotland’s rivers
Aviemore-based active travel company, Wilderness Scotland, is making waves for nature through a new three-year partnership with SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, which will help to breathe life back into Scotland’s rivers.
Lynx watch: Swiss study tour explores the realities of a reintroduction
While January’s unlicensed abandonment of lynx in the Cairngorms continues to generate headlines, a study tour to Switzerland reveals valuable lessons for Scotland.
First Minister’s refusal to consider lynx reintroduction ‘out of step’ with public opinion
An open letter has been sent to Scotland's First Minister, supported by 20 organisations, questioning John Swinney’s judgement in dismissing the return of lynx out of hand and highlighting the surge in public support revealed by a new poll.
