Grouse shooting season starts despite poor breeding
Grouse shooting kicked off with typical Scottish rain yesterday, in stark contrast to the recent hot weather it was feared would delay the start of the season.
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Record number of hen harriers tagged in conservation project
A record number of hen harrier chicks have been fitted with satellite tags this year as part of a conservation project.
Fox terrier Macca jets in from New Zealand to join Orkney wildlife project
A New Zealand-based dog and his handler are set to begin their work on a major wildlife conservation project in Orkney.
Fife runner victim of terrifying and sustained buzzard attack
A Fife man has warned people enjoying the great outdoors this weekend to be wary after being subjected to a sustained attack by a buzzard.
Frog and toad sightings in gardens declining – survey
Sightings of frogs and toads in gardens have declined as ponds vanish, survey results from tens of thousands of households suggest.
Man’s body found at RSPB nature reserve near Kirriemuir
The body of a man has been found at a nature reserve in Angus.
Police appeal as two hen harriers disappear in ‘suspicious circumstances’
Two hen harriers have disappeared in suspicious circumstances, prompting an appeal by police and conservationists.
Wildlife experts hail smooth newts find among Kinnordy fens
An "incredible discovery" of smooth newts has left wildlife experts in Angus gobsmacked and could spark a detailed study of the rare amphibian.
Farmer reaps rewards for conservation work
It takes less than a darkening December hour on the freezing slopes of Ruthven farm to appreciate how exposed this Glenlivet unit is to the driving wind and snow.
Revised plans for Angus offshore windfarm unveiled
Details of revised plans for a major offshore windfarm near the Angus coast have been revealed for the first time.