Press Release
13 Jun 2025
Campaigners gathered at the Scottish parliament on Thursday afternoon to demand action to restore Scotland’s nature. Supporters of the Scotland Loves Nature campaign gathered to urge leaders to act now to protect and restore nature, as MSPs prepare to debate the Natural Environment Bill later this year. The Natural Environment Bill is a vital opportunity […]
Blog Post
02 Jun 2025
This is the final blog in a series looking at the four sections of the Natural Environment Bill. You can look back at Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. One of the standout artworks at the National Galleries of Scotland is the immediately recognisable Monarch of the Glen, a 19th century painting of a […]
Blog Post
27 May 2025
Getting the long-delayed fisheries management measures in place in our marine protected areas is not only a crucial step towards restoring our seas to health. It’s essential for the future of Scotland’s small-scale inshore fishing industry. More protection means more fish, means more local, sustainable jobs.
Blog Post
20 May 2025
Bees are some of Scotland’s most loved insects. They can be found buzzing around our gardens, in grasslands, on our coasts, in wetlands and even up mountains. Whilst many will be familiar with one species in particular – the honeybee – bees are in fact very diverse: they come in many different sizes, rely on […]
Blog Post
14 May 2025
Guest blog from Plantlife Scotland Nature Networks are starting to take root across Scotland – and wild plants and fungi are finally getting the attention they deserve. Plantlife Scotland have published guidance that offers practical recommendations to put plants and fungi at the heart of Nature Network plans. Bringing these essential groups into nature-recovery […]
Blog Post
09 May 2025
This is the third in a series of blogs looking at the Natural Environment Bill. Part 1 is available here and Part 2 is available here. Most of the political energy around National Parks in recent years has related to the Scottish Government’s commitment to establish at least one new Park by the end of […]
Press Release
06 May 2025
Responding to the Programme for Government, Scottish Environment LINK’s chief executive, Dr Deborah Long said: “We welcome today’s news within the Programme for Government that the Scottish government will consider the development of local deer management projects pilots, a plan based on a proposal from LINK Deer Group members. “Scotland’s oversized deer population is a […]
Blog Post
01 May 2025
This is the second in a series of blogs looking at the Natural Environment Bill. Part 1 is available here. In what is overall a positive piece of legislation, Part 2 of the Natural Environment Bill has raised considerable concerns within the environmental sector. The Bill as introduced would give Ministers the power to amend […]
Blog Post
24 Apr 2025
This is the first in a series of blogs looking at the Natural Environment Bill. The Natural Environment Bill, introduced in February and currently undergoing parliamentary scrutiny, will introduce legal targets for nature restoration as well as making changes to National Parks, deer management, and the powers to modify environmental protections. This blog will consider […]
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