Hunting with dogs and licensing The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, repeals the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. The Act covers the offences and exceptions where a person is using a dog(s) to hunt a wild mammal. 28 Sep, 2023
Licensing NatureScot deal with almost all species licensing in Scotland, including non-native species licensing. We can also license out-of-season muirburn for certain purposes.
Nature Prescriptions roll out NHS Orkney has begun the roll out of 'Nature Prescriptions', designed to increase patients' physical and mental health through nature. News - 20 June
Puffin numbers increase Numbers of puffins at one of the UK’s largest colonies on the Isle of May (NNR) have increased by around a third since 2017. News - 13 June
The Gripping Bàirneach of the Rocky Shore Roddy Maclean considers the place of the humble limpet in Gaelic tradition. Blog - 25 June
Showcase Photography on NNRs A new 'Storymap' launched today showcases the scale of nature restoration at National Nature Reserves (NNRs) across the Highlands. News - 30 May
A’ Bhàirneach Ghreimeachaidh Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain a’ toirt sùil air maorach le dualchas mòr Gàidhealach. Blog - 25 June