Posts Tagged ‘conservation’
Sharks and Top Trumps at the Sea Life Centre
Youngsters who are enthusiastic about all things aquatic and are totally Top Trumps mad are wanted by the Sea Life Centre at Loch Lomond. This spring, Sea Life is launching the Jawsome Sharks and Friends quest to help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards, so he can teach everybody about the incredible sharks…
Read MoreA boost for Atlantic salmon with Scottish project
A group that aims to support the Atlantic salmon industry has heard about the progress of a project in the north of Scotland. Atlantic Salmon Trust’s Salmon Club event welcomed Salmon Club members and other guests to the Curzon Cinema, Mayfair, for a lively evening of important discussions and updates. The Salmon Club brings together…
Read MoreKeep an eye out for these rare winter birds
Across the country large numbers of winter thrushes, fieldfares and redwings are turning up on lawns as the temperature plummets. These birds are often mistaken for the song thrush, which can be found in gardens all year round, as they look very similar. Sadly the more familiar song thrush, together with winter visitors fieldfares and…
Read MoreNew vision for Scotland’s deer and environment
An alternative vision for Scotland’s iconic deer has been launched by grassroots wildlife managers aimed at balancing new opportunities with resilient environments. The document, produced by men and women who have ‘culled around a million deer in the last decade’, outlines ambitions for greater domestic consumption of low carbon venison. It also offers practical tips…
Read MoreTom Weir memorial statue targeted by thieves
Thieves targeted a statue to honour Scotland’s beloved man of the mountains Tom Weir – and stole charitable donations. In the run up to the fifth anniversary of the unveiling a statue in honour of Tom Weir, the site, located at Balmaha on Loch Lomondside, was targeted by thieves at the weekend. They broke into…
Read MoreIt’s all in the name as Scottish Natural Heritage rebrands
Scotland’s national nature agency, Scottish Natural Heritage, will change its name to NatureScot from May 1 next year. This is part of plans to adapt the organisation to meet current environment challenges. Recent global UN reports on climate change and biodiversity loss have issued a stark warning on the need for transformational change in the…
Read MoreFinishing touches for this year’s giant lanterns
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s award-winning Giant Lanterns will be lighting up Edinburgh Zoo this Friday (15 November). Finishing touches and light tests are now taking place for the wildlife conservation charity’s 47-night extravaganza which is back for a third year with a new theme. Giant Lanterns Lost Worlds takes visitors on a journey…
Read MoreThe Scots dog bidding to be Pet Survivor 2019
A Pomeranian pup from Glasgow has been selected as a finalist in PDSA’s national Pet Survivor 2019 competition. Milo was a victim of puppy farming, leaving him blind and at risk of complete paralysis due to spinal deformities. He defied the odds by surviving risky surgery, which then required intensive care and months of dedicated…
Read MoreBid to save the endangered alpine blue-sowthistle
Conservationists working to ensure the survival of the rare and endangered alpine blue-sowthistle in Scotland are attempting to establish a new population of the species. The beautiful but elusive flower has now been planted along a small gorge at the Water of Clunie in the centre of the village of Braemar in Aberdeenshire, where it…
Read MoreOne week until dinosaurs light up at Edinburgh Zoo
Dinosaurs are set to invade Edinburgh next week. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s award-winning Giant Lanterns will be lighting up Edinburgh Zoo from Friday 15 November. Final preparations are now taking place for the wildlife conservation charity’s 47-night extravaganza which is back for a third year with a brand new theme. Giant Lanterns Lost…
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