Posts Tagged ‘conservation’
This restoration project is fit for a king
A sympathetic restoration project has brought a hidden historical gem back to life and offers guests a unique place to stay in the capital. You’d be forgiven for being completely unaware that this unique building even exists. Located through a wee close right in the middle of the Royal Mile, you’ll find Riddle’s Court. It…
Read MoreA spirited partnership hits its first decade
A bird protection charity and a whisky brand are this year marking a decade of conservation work. RSPB Scotland and The Famous Grouse are celebrating 10 years of wildlife conservation work this month and announce further plans to continue to protect the enigmatic black grouse that takes centre stage on the new design of The…
Read MoreAngels are honoured for preserving history
Heritage projects from all over Scotland have been honoured at this year’s Scottish Heritage Angel Awards. Hosted by broadcaster and writer Sally Magnusson at the City Chambers in Glasgow on Monday night, the ceremony saw winning projects in each of the five award categories crowned in a celebration of the groups, individuals, volunteers and professionals…
Read MoreBid to root out invasive species from beauty spot
A Scottish spot of natural beauty is under threat from invasive plant life. Work has begun at Corrieshalloch Gorge near Ullapool, one of eight National Nature Reserves (NNRs) managed by the National Trust for Scotland, to remove Rhododendron ponticum and Japanese knotweed, which have spread in the ravine and downstream along the river Broom. The…
Read MoreTime’s running out in vote to save red squirrels
Scotland’s only entry in the Forests category of a leading international conservation competition could this week secure funding to create a lifeline for Scotland’s red squirrels. It would also boosting nature tourism and the Gaelic language in the northwest Highlands. Trees for Life’s Reds Return initiative will receive more than £25,000 from the European Outdoor…
Read MoreOffers over £1.495million for this stunning home
An impressive contemporary detached property, set in a conservation village close to Edinburgh City, is now for sale. Presented to the market by Strutt & Parker, Romanach is an impressive contemporary property which was designed by David Waugh of the Edinburgh architectural firm Sir Frank Mehers & Partners. It draws on Dutch influences, which can…
Read MoreFormer police station has an arresting charm
An attractive former village police house in the Scottish Borders is for sale. Beech House, formerly the village Police House, is an attractive detached four bedroom family home, enjoying a prime woodland edge location within the pretty conservation village of Swinton, presented to the market by Hastings Legal. Dating from 1890 and listed as of…
Read MoreGlenmorangie returns 20,000 oysters to the sea
A total of 20,000 oysters are to be introduced into the sea near Glenmorangie’s Highland home, as part of the single malt whisky’s ground-breaking project to restore oyster reefs fished to extinction a century ago. In pursuit of its vision to enhance the marine biodiversity of the Dornoch Firth, Glenmorangie and its partners last year…
Read MoreWhy Scotland’s seas need to be protected
A charitably trusts says Scotland’s west coast seas are a global hotspot for cetaceans and basking sharks – and need better protection. The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has released a new marine atlas capturing key discoveries made over the past 15 years. The first Hebridean Marine Mammal Atlas showcases findings by the charity’s scientists…
Read MoreYour vote could help stop red squirrel extinction
An innovative Highlands project bidding to stop Scotland’s red squirrels from becoming extinct will be stepped up if conservation charity Trees for Life wins an online vote for a major European funding award. With the UK’s red squirrels at risk, the charity’s pioneering Reds Return project has been shortlisted to receive more than £25,000 in…
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