Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Glenalmond pupils enter into spirit of squirrel survey
Pupils from Glenalmond College in Perthshire have been entering into the spirit of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey and counting red squirrels as part of the national initiative. Scotland is home to 75% of Britain’s red squirrels and the staff and pupils of Glenalmond College are proud that the school’s 300 acres of grounds are…
Read MoreConsider the carbon footprint of food
Scots are being encouraged to get wise to the full climate cost of wasted food this Climate Week – and it’s not just what actually ends up in the bin. Environmental experts at Zero Waste Scotland say the true cost to the planet of Scotland’s wasted food more than doubles when emissions from growing, processing…
Read MoreThe velvet underground – the world of the mole
Moles have been a groundskeeper’s worst nightmare for centuries and mole catchers today are still perfecting the best way to dispense with these furry pests. Moles incur wrath – for a society obsessed with immaculately manicured lawns and golf courses, a rash of molehills appearing overnight causes a similar reaction to that of a troubled…
Read MoreVisitScotland reveal new statistics for Climate Week
New statistics have revealed that VisitScotland has reduced its carbon emissions by 72% in the last decade, surpassing the Scottish Government’s new 2020 target to reduce carbon emissions by 56% from 2008/9. Released for Climate Week 2019, the statistics also show VisitScotland recycled 57% of its waste in 2018/19 and decreased the waste it sends…
Read MoreA hidden property gem with its own island
A secluded Wester Ross property which offers the ultimate waterside retreat, is now for sale. At the foot of Stac Pollaidh, one of the most iconic mountains in the Highlands, Linneraineach is a charming traditional cottage, sheltered and screened by mature native woodland and with 35 acres of grounds that extend to the shores of…
Read MoreAn outstanding country property with space and charm
Beautiful family accommodation in a delightful rural setting is available at Clatto Bloomside. Presented by Galbraith, this is a delightful extended cottage offering deceptively spacious and charming accommodation essentially over one level with upstairs family room and study. The house’s attractive, part rendered, part stone exterior is topped by a slate/red pan tile roof. To…
Read MoreYoung gannets need help as they fledge
Residents and visitors along the Firth of Forth coastline are being asked to help young northern gannets as they fledge from the world’s largest gannet colony on the Bass Rock. The call comes as the Scottish Seabird Centre and SSPCA have received a number of reports about gugas washed ashore following recent stormy weather. Every…
Read MoreAddressing single-use items and throwaway culture
Zero Waste Scotland is warning that the current focus on plastics is distracting from the real issue of ending disposable throwaway culture and urges Scots to take a stand against unwanted extra materials in their daily lives. The environmental organisation is calling on people to use the period of Climate Week, running from Monday 7…
Read MoreThe final part of our wildlife spotting guide
We highlight where to find Scotland’s beautiful wildlife in the final part of our feature. We’ve brought you 50 great places to see the nation’s top creatures, from the fast and the furry, to the beautiful and sleek. Click HERE to see part four, HERE to look at part three, HERE to read part two,…
Read MoreThere’s more to the cuckoo than its famous call
Towards the end of April every year, I, like millions of other country people, have my ears cocked listening out for spring’s first cuckoo. It is one of nature’s finest sounds and never fails to send a frisson of excitement through me. But in recent years it has become more difficult to witness that celebrated…
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