Tag: conservation

Rare truffle found in Scots rainforest causes conservation conundrum

Sean McKinven - April 15, 2024

A RARE truffle found in Scotland for the first time has created a conundrum for conservationists as it calls restoration goals into question. Chamonixia caespitosa...

Scottish Government calls-in controversial plans to build golf course on Coul Links

Environment

Rufus Pickles - February 13, 2024

THE SCOTTISH Government has called-in controversial plans to build a golf course on one of Scotland’s last remaining undeveloped dune systems. The government will make...

New guidance to protect gull populations in serious decline

Animal News

Eric Kliszcz - February 7, 2024

NATURESCOT has updated guidance for gull licensing in response to significant and serious declines in all five species that breed in Scotland. The move will...

Public consultation on redevelopment of Leith bingo hall to be held

Business

Eric Kliszcz - January 10, 2024

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to offer feedback on plans to redevelop the bingo hall located on Leith’s Manderston Steet in Edinburgh. Developer...

Historic mill visit led to £2.4m donation for National Trust for Scotland

Environment

Eric Kliszcz - December 20, 2023

CONSERVATION charity the National Trust for Scotland has received a major gift of £2.4m from a donor after a visit to Barry Mill, Carnoustie. The...

Scots volunteers sought to help habitat of endangered butterflies

Animal News

Molly Comer - October 12, 2023

SCOTS volunteers are being sought to help enhance the habitat for one of the UK's most endangered butterflies. Butterfly Conservation Scotland (BCS) and Forestry &...

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