Friends’ offer to save historic Rum castle is rejected
An application by Kinloch Castle Friends Association for asset transfer of A-listed Kinloch Castle from the current owner Scottish Natural Heritage has been turned down.
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Tag: Scottish Natural Heritage
Outdoors
Extra 20,000 trees for Highland nature reserve
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) made the commitment at the start of Climate Week, last week, to build on a long-running tree planting programme at the Wester Ross reserve.
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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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100 miles of new paths created in Scotland
An easy access path has been added to Ben Nevis Visitor Centre.
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Loch Carron receives MPA designation
‘The west coast of Scotland is of international importance for these precious seabed habitats and this designation ensures that they will continue to be protected and allowed to recover.’
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Hopeful signs of limited Rum wildfire damage
A wildfire on Rum last April has been assessed as having a low to medium impact, according to a report published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) this week.
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Minister launches new fund for nature projects
Scottish Natural Heritage has issued a call for ambitious ideas to improve habitats, safeguard species and encourage increased access to nature.
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£5m funding boost for Highlands tourism
The fund will invest in around 10 major new projects.
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SNH survey shows upland birds in long-term decline
In contrast woodland and farmland birds are thriving in Scotland.