Jagged peaks, cerulean lochs, plentiful wildlife and wonderful historical treasures have made Scotland a truly magical place to go, say Ruth Styles and Vanessa Jones
… The eco travel guide to Scotland Ruth Styles Vanessa Jones | 22nd September 2011 Ethical Living Scotland Travel Wildlife History Environment … and wonderful historical treasures have made Scotland a truly magical place to go, say Ruth …
Scotland's small-scale farmers have welcomed their government's decision to prevent the growing of GM crops, aimed at enhancing the country's 'clean, green status', among a coalition of green NGOs.
… Crofters welcome Scotland's GMO ban The Ecologist | 10th August 2015 News Farming Food UK Scotland GMOs EU seed-potatoes-scotland-cut.jpg Scotland's small-scale farmers have welcomed …
The Scottish diet is famous for being the worst in Europe, write Pete Ritchie and Miriam Ross. Yet the country has rich land and sea resources, and exports large quantities of high quality food. By treating food as a common good instead of leaving the market to provide, Scots can start to transform their food future.
… Scotland: time for a National Food Service? … October 2014 Comment Food Farming Health UK Scotland deep-fried-mars-bar-cut.jpg Who needs … can start to transform their food future. Scotland's brief period at the top of the …
Rewilding conference signals fresh thinking for Scotland’s land and seas.
… Rewilding in Scotland Marianne Brooker | 7th August 2019 News Rewilding Scotland … ie_is_at_the_heart_of_cairngorms_connect_c_www.scotlandbigpicture.com_.jpg Rewilding … conference signals fresh thinking for Scotland’s land and seas. A major conference …
After leading the way on climate legislation with the 2009 Climate Change Act, the Scottish government are now putting their money where their mouth is with the creation of the Climate Justice Fund to pay for developing country adaption projects
… Climate justice: Scotland pioneers new fund to help poor … Climate Change Energy Climate Adaptation Scotland Wind Energy Donald Trump Climate … international, and inter-generational. Scotland's recognition of this, and …
Call for lobbying ban following revelation that fossil fuel industry met MSPs 790 times in five years
… Call for lobbying ban in Scotland Lucinda Cameron | 8th January 2024 | … Climate Breakdown Fossil Fuels Hywind Scotland opening Call for lobbying ban … An investigation by Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoE) found that such meetings took …
Leading environmental charities want a Scottish Environment Act to retain and build on crucial EU protections.
… Calls to protect Scotland from Brexit fallout Daphne Vlastari | 17th April 2019 News Scotland Brexit Brexit Environment Act … natural environment. Environmental laws In Scotland, compared to the early 1990s, the …
Scotland's network of marine reserves doubled in area today with the designation of 30 new marine reserves. The move has been welcomed by green groups who have long campaigned on the issue - but they warn: this is where the real work begins.
… Victory - 30 new marine reserves for Scotland The Ecologist | 25th July 2014 News UK Scotland Oceans Fishing Regulation Politics … trinchesia_caerulea_jim_anderson-cut.jpg Scotland's network of marine reserves doubled …
Nicola Sturgeon secretly met with pro-fracking firm Ineos on the very same day that Scotland announced its shale gas moratorium, writes Kyla Mandel - giving rise to fears of a under-the-table stitch-up.
… Scotland's 'fracking moratorium' - a … Corporations nicola-sturgeon-cut.jpg When Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon … firm Ineos on the very same day that Scotland announced its shale gas moratorium, …
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond faces criticism over his decision to allow offshore oil drilling at the same time as pledging Scotland could achieve 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025
… Scotland's renewable pledge let down by … Energy Natural World windturbinesoffshore.jpg Scotland is on target to meet 30 per cent of … renewable sources by next year, says Salmond Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond faces …
After beavers' reintroduction to Scotland, landowners have accused the native rodents of damaging the environment, causing floods, and worse, writes Louise Ramsay. But the public have rallied to the cause of these charming, beneficial creatures, leaving conservative landowners isolated. Could the shift in sentiment trigger long overdue change in the Scottish countryside?
… Beavers and the coming revolution in Scotland's countryside Louise Ramsay | 8th March 2016 Comment Beavers Scotland Farming Natural World Flooding Water beaver in scotland.jpg After beavers' reintroduction to …
Scotland's national tree, the Scots pine, is under threat despite surviving since the last Ice Age. Trees for Life has now launched a new campaign, reports BRENDAN MONTAGUE
… Appeal to save ice age heritage of Scotland's national tree Brendan Montague | 20th September 2017 News Trees Scotland Pine Campaign 405303.jpg Scotland's national tree, the Scots pine, is …
Extinction is not just for exotic species in Africa or Asia, writes Louise Ramsay. Right here in the UK we have almost allowed our very own Scottish wildcat to disappear through persecution and mismanagement - despite its being a protected species under EU and Scottish law. Now it will take swift and effective action to bring it back from the brink.
… Saving Scotland's 'Highland Tiger' Louise Ramsay | … sylvestris. Fossil evidence of wildcats in Scotland dates them back to the interglacial … million years ago. Glaciers wiped them out in Scotland but they returned after the last ice …
The Church of Scotland voted on Wednesday to continue investing in oil and gas companies - just a month after a number of leading Catholic organisations announced they were divesting from fossil fuels, writes CATHERINE HARTE
… The Church of Scotland votes against divestment in fossil … Harte | 25th May 2018 News Church Of Scotland. Divestment Fossil Fuels ized_.jpg The Church of Scotland voted on Wednesday to continue …
The management of driven grouse moors is killing Scotland’s wildlife and, in some cases, illegally persecuting our protected species.
… Wildlife killings on Scotland’s grouse moors Eve Massie | 13th November 2019 News Science & Systems Scotland Grouse Moors Hunting Nature Killings … management of driven grouse moors is killing Scotland’s wildlife and, in some cases, …
Public ownership of energy generation presents a vast, untapped potential for funding frontline services, empowering councils and tackling the climate crisis.
… January 2024 | News Green Living Oil Industry Scotland Energy Sheeps on the Nigg Hill Side Scotland Public ownership of energy generation … the climate crisis. Council leaders in Scotland are warning of bankruptcy due to cuts …
New proposals on land reform in Scotland are a mixed bag, writes Craig Bayne: some good, some bad, and some downright ugly. Leading that last category is the failure to tackle offshore land ownership in tax haven shell companies, and force disclosure of the real landowners.
… Craig Bayne | 18th September 2015 Comment UK Scotland Land Grabs Law Politics … New proposals on land reform in Scotland are a mixed bag, writes Craig Bayne: … and force disclosure of the real landowners. Scotland, a country where 432 people posses …
Scotland's decision to maintain its GM-free status is in the best interests of the country, its people and its farmers, 30 scientists write to Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead. It is abundantly justified by the scientific evidence and will support the sustainable, agroecological farming systems of the future.
… We scientists welcome Scotland's GM-free status The undersigned 30 … | 4th September 2015 Comment Farming Food UK Scotland GMOs Science farm-scotland-cut.jpg Scotland's decision to …
87 Beavers have been shot under license in Scotland. What has gone wrong?
… Wild beavers in Scotland Louise Ramsay | 22nd July 2020 News … 87 Beavers have been shot under license in Scotland. What has gone wrong? Beavers were finally given legal protection in Scotland on 1 May 2019, almost two decades …
As the UK's electricity supply margins drop to new lows, the government's punitive approach to renewables will only make matters worse, write Peter Strachan & Alex Russell. Likewise its threats to boycott Scotland's wind power is utterly irrational - we will need it to keep our lights on.
… Russell | 1st August 2014 News UK Politics Scotland Energy Renewables Nuclear Power … Alex Russell. Likewise its threats to boycott Scotland's wind power is utterly irrational - … in its recent paper ' UK energy policy and Scotland's contribution to security of supply …
Announcement puts pressure on other oil-funded arts institutions, especially National Portrait Gallery.
… National Galleries Scotland ends BP relationship Brendan Montague … | 13th November 2019 News National Galleries Scotland Bp Sponsorship Divestment Change … National Portrait Gallery. National Galleries Scotland has announced that it is ending its …
The Scottish government has announced that its wild beaver populations will be given the full protection of both UK and EU law. The decision has been welcomed by campaigners who point out all the benefits of beavers to biodiversity, water management and flood control. Now, they say, England and Wales should follow suit.
… Scotland's wild beavers win legal protection … Tickell | 24th November 2016 News Beavers Scotland UK EU Mammals Biodiversity Water … to allow beavers to remain in the wild in Scotland under the full protection of EU and …
Permitting Marine Biopolymers to mechanically dredge kelp could set a dangerous precedent that would be detrimental for pristine marine ecosystem, argues AILSA McLELLAN
… Kelp dredging in Scotland 'would destroy the marine ecosystem' … Comment Kelp Dredging Marine Conservation Scotland 4375618083_d40dbce9fb_o.jpg … Kelp dredging is currently not allowed in Scotland. This could change as the biochemical …