Dinosaur sites on Skye given official protection
The key aim of a Nature Conservation Order is to prevent rare vertebrate fossils from being damaged.
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Flaking out over historic discoveries
As I’ve become more adept at sniffing out flints, I have developed a patience and concentration that must baffle the casual observer.
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Rewilding conference signals fresh thinking for Scotland’s land and seas
The Big Picture Conference will explore the potential for rewilding large parts of Scotland’s forests, peatlands, rivers, moorlands and seas.
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Mystery killer whale pod investigated off west coast
The unidentified killer whales were seen just 300 metres away from the charity’s research yacht Silurian.
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Ceilidhs to come to Scotland’s most beautiful natural places
Scottish Natural Heritage is excited to partner with Fèis Rois to provide live music among the incredible sights and sounds of our natural world.
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Sea change in Scottish beach surveillance
New app to help marine scientists monitor plastic pollution and strandings.
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Public asked to help with research into impact of plastics on birds
The public are being asked to upload details and photos of birds which have become entangled in debris or which have incorporated it into their nests.
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Mull and Bute events get tourism funding boost
Mull Rally will be celebrating its 50th anniversary from October 11-13.