Return of key species after more than 500 years could control damaging surge in deer numbers and boost tourism ...

Seven rare species discovered in Scotland in boost for conservation - Among the ‘remarkable’ finds are an unusual beetle and ...

Campaigners say the region offers good habitat for the species, but farmers and crofters have raised concerns.

Corncrake chicks, lichen, a rare fungus and an unusual beetle are among the “remarkable” species recorded in 2025.

With a wingspan up to five feet long, Ceoptera evansae once flew over the misty Isle of Skye. By Laura Baisas Published Feb 6, 2024 10:02 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

The carvings of red deer are between 4,000 and 5,000 years old. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. An amateur archaeologist has ...

When compared to regions that have been geographically isolated for extended periods of time or that have enormous ...

LONDON (AP) — Scottish environmental activists want to reintroduce the lynx into the forests of the Highlands. But not this way. At least two lynx, a medium-sized wildcat extinct in Scotland for ...

A movement to return native flora and fauna to the Scottish Highlands is gaining steam. Here’s where travelers can see the work in action. The Alladale Wilderness Reserve, in Sutherland, is one of a ...

A new law increasing the maximum punishment for people convicted of animal cruelty from one year to five years took effect in Scotland this week, a month after the Scottish Parliament passed it ...

The Scottish SPCA has welcomed the passing of the Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill - describing it as a major step forward in improving animal welfare across the country. By making dog theft a standalone ...

The identification of seven extraordinary species across National Trust for Scotland sites in 2025 represents a "powerful ...