Minishal and her foal Shellesder in the foreground, with Fhuarain lying down behind. The other pony standing to the left is his sister Shuna. Credit: Lesley Watt/NatureScot

Rum welcomes two rare Highland pony foals

Rum National Nature Reserve has welcomed some new residents with the arrival of two rare Highland pony foals. The foals, named Fhuarain and Shellesder, are...
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Visitors to Balmoral Estate now able to see rare Capercaillie mating ritual

The elusive mating ritual of one of our most endangered birds can now be seen without any risk of disturbance thanks to a new visitor...
Round-leaved Bryum: Credit Joan McNaughton

Extremely rare moss rediscovered near Edinburgh

An extremely rare moss has been rediscovered near Edinburgh, having not been found anywhere else in the UK since 1987. Round-leaved bryum has been found...

Visitors to Balmoral Estate now able to see rare Capercaillie mating ritual

The elusive mating ritual of one of our most endangered birds can now be seen without any risk of disturbance thanks to a new visitor...

Extremely rare moss rediscovered near Edinburgh

An extremely rare moss has been rediscovered near Edinburgh, having not been found anywhere else in the UK since 1987. Round-leaved bryum has been found...

Beavers to be released at UK’s biggest national park

Beavers are set to be released at sites in the UK's biggest national park. NatureScot has approved a licence application for six beaver families to...


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