Posts Tagged ‘conservation’
Dedication to his post earns John a reward
We all know someone who has gone over and above the call of duty in order to do their job. Now, a dedicated member of staff who slept overnight in an Aberdeenshire castle has been awarded a prestigious award by the National Trust for Scotland. John Lemon, visitor services supervisor at Craigievar Castle near Alford…
Read MoreIt will be all light on the night on Scottish mountains
A special charity fundraising involving Scottish mountains is returning this month. The National Trust for Scotland has opened registrations for one of its most unique fundraising events, the Torchlight Challenge. Taking place on Saturday 15 September, the Torchlight Challenge invites those with a passion for Scotland’s mountains to climb one of three of Scotland’s most…
Read MoreHave your say on the future of Scotland’s heritage
The public are being encouraged to have their say on the future of Historic Environment Scotland. HES has today, Friday, launched a nine-week public consultation on its new draft Corporate Plan 2019-22. The new plan sets out the strategic direction for the organisation over the next three years and beyond, focusing on the positive social,…
Read MoreNew warning for wildlife watchers with drones
Specialists have warned that those operating drones could be causing stress to Scotland’s wildlife. Drones have become increasingly popular for taking aerial photographs and for conservation work, such as scientific surveys. But the drone could put you on the wrong side of the law, if you fly it too close to wildlife. The Partnership for…
Read MoreAlliance to assess entanglement issue in Scotland
Scotland is to lead the way by creating Europe’s first ‘Entanglement Alliance’. The first of its kind in Europe, the Scottish Entanglement Alliance (SEA) brings together fishing industry representatives, researchers and conservation and welfare charities to assess the scale and impact of the problem of marine animal entanglements in Scottish waters. By engaging directly with…
Read MoreBridge between Scotland and England set for closures
A historic bridge linking Scotland with England is to close for up to 10 weeks. The series of closures of the iconic Union Chain Bridge will be taking place as further progress is made on the second round National Lottery bid. The closure, which will be intermittent, begins on Monday 10 September and runs from…
Read MoreCelebrating the natural beauty of Glencoe
National Trust for Scotland president Neil Oliver has visited Glencoe to recognise the site as Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve. Joined by local schoolchildren and the charity’s staff, he unveiled a plaque to celebrate Glencoe’s new status. Neil also met with Derek Alexander, head of archaeological services, to hear about finds that had been made…
Read MoreFloral tributes mark centenary of the Armistace
Gardens are blooming across Scotland to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War centenary. Gardeners at National Trust for Scotland properties across the north east of Scotland have cultivated striking memorial displays of Armistice flowers to remember those who lost their lives. The Armistice installations have their own dedicated area in…
Read MorePublic digs find evidence of attack at Scots castle
A public dig has uncovered evidence of a 17th century attack at a Scottish castle. Over 400 members of the public took part in archaeological excavations at the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle and Castle Fraser, in Aberdeenshire, over the last two weekends. At both locations the work was supervised by the conservation charity’s…
Read MoreLong-term vision required for Scottish agriculture
Scottish Land & Estates believes the country must seize the opportunity to carry out a comprehensive review of how the nation’s agricultural sector is to move forward in the long-term. The organisation made the comments as part of its response to the Scottish Government’s Stability and Simplicity consultation – examining the post-Brexit transition phase for…
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