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Estate sees general licence restricted after bird of prey found poisoned

A Highlands estate has had its general licence revoked for three years following evidence wild birds were killed "illegally".

The National (Scotland)

'Ostentatious' castle to be handed over to trust after years of uncertainty

A CASTLE on a Scottish island is in the process of being handed over to a charitable trust after years of uncertainty over its future.

The National (Scotland)

Family's beloved pet cat seized by police over fears it was rare Scottish wildcat

Pet cat Finlay was taken away by police and examined to see if the animal was in fact a Scottish wildcat which the rarest species in Britain and requires a licence to own

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'Scottish wildcat' seized by police confirmed as domestic tabby cat

They thought that the tabby cat was a member of a species rarer than the tiger

Liverpool Echo

Alarm sounded over scores of seabird deaths in Scotland

HUNDREDS of dead seabirds are being found on Scotland’s coastline as illness sweeps through bird colonies.

The National (Scotland)

Exhibitions to showcase hundreds of Scottish stories collected from lockdown

MORE than 300 stories gathered during lockdown by 32 story gatherers from the west coast of Scotland will be presented in a series of exhibitions…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish school pupils plant thousands of trees across the country

Scottish school children and local communities have planted thousands of trees across Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

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Funding boost for flood prevention and regeneration at local park

A project to rejuvenate a Glasgow park and reduce flood risks in the area has received £115,000 of Scottish Government funding.

The National (Scotland)

Hare Today, Gone Tommorow – A Survey Of Mountain Hares Has Been Hailed As A Success

A survey of mountain hares has been hailed as a success a year after they were made a protected species.

Zenger

Minister welcomes increased sightings of ‘iconic’ mountain hares

Minister Lorna Slater has welcomed an increase in reported sightings of Scotland’s “iconic” mountain hares since the species gained protected…

The National (Scotland)

Galloway in the mix to become Scotland's third national park

NatureScot is drawing up the framework to select a national park by October

Daily Record

New paths boost access to iconic Skye site for tourists

VISITORS to a spectacular site on the Isle of Skye will soon be able to use a newly transformed paths network.

The National (Scotland)

Kinross Beavers cut the ribbon on new hide at Loch Leven NNR

The arrestingly modern, timber bird hide at Loch Leven NNR is back, having been rebuilt after being destroyed by fire. On Friday young people who had helped fundraise for the rebuild got to be at the opening ceremony of the aptly-named Phoenix Hide.

Daily Record

Perth wind turbine plan draws criticism from nature body

NatureScot believes Aviva has picked "a poor location" to erect a 77 metre high turbine to power its office buildings at Pitheavlis

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Climate change has led to warming of lochs and reservoirs in Scotland, report finds

Changes to the temperature risk harmful algal blooms developing, which could restrict their use for recreation and water supply, and as a safe habitat for wildlife, researchers claim.

The Independent UK

Camera hidden in stick gives ‘phenomenal’ live view of nesting sea eagles

Video from the nest can be viewed at the Loch Garten Nature Centre at RSPB Scotland’s nature reserve at Abernethy.

Daily Record

Dundee transformed as Wee Forest planting scheme takes root

Local communities team up to plant hundreds of trees as part of a ‘citizen science initiative’.

Daily Record

Chair of Perth-based gamekeeping body for Scotland calls for predator controls to save endangered birds

A recent study by the NatureScot agency warned the capercaillie - the largest of the grouse species - will disappear from its last remaining pockets within two to three decades

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South Lanarkshire councillors approve new role to help communities manage funding

Funding for the role has been given by NatureScot and the new post will help groups with renewable energy funding

The Independent UK

Police seize wildcat kitten from animal organisation

The capture, possession or release of a wildcat outside its native range requires a licence, according to NatureScot.

The Independent UK

Second family of beavers relocated to new home in effort to support species

The beavers have been moved from an area where they were causing serious agricultural damage for farmers.

Daily Record

Three-year ban issued to Perthshire estate after bird trap death

NatureScot states there was “clear evidence” of wrongdoing after a satellite-tagged hen harrier was found deceased on Lochan Estate

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