More than 15,000 trees have been planted at Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve (NNR) in a bid to restore and expand crucial habitats, supporting local wildlife and enhancing biodiversity.

THOUSANDS of trees have been planted on a Scottish nature reserve to create and expand important habitats. More than 15,000 ...

Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year. Disclosure Scheme ...

A Highland peatbog was to be home to the UK's first spaceport. But more than six years after a UK government announcement ...

There are now 15 UK national parks, with more on the cards, but which is the finest? Our writers reveal their favourites ...

Floating bogs, ecosystems teeming with life in waterlogged conditions, are a global phenomenon. These islands of peat and ...

On the opposite end of the spectrum, from the bronze age (about 5,000 years ago) until the 18th century, the people of Ireland and Scotland welcomed water and wetlands to utilize as natural food ...

NFU Scotland’s latest ShelfWatch results reveal a decline in the availability of Scottish-branded produce across major supermarkets, with Aldi showing the biggest drop in support since the last ...

The proposal would require new developments to maintain a 25-foot buffer from adjacent wetlands. The council voted, 5-2, to send it to the Planning Board for review and a public hearing ...

Semi-state energy providers Bord na Móna and ESB are attempting to do just that by developing a number of solar farms on its bogs which were formally used for peat production. On the face of it, ...

Alder is a typical tree of the Cabragh Wetlands and the discovery of the Clonoura Bog Shield in Killenaule has led to a greater understanding of Celtic life. The wells of Cabragh tell a social history ...

NatureScot has awarded over £1 million to projects that will help restore Scottish biodiversity as part of the Scottish Government’s ...