Tags - Conservation

Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) accredited Greenlawdean Farm, located just to the north of Greenlaw village in Berwickshire, extends to 426 hectares of arable ground, woodland and pasture. Arable...

The Moorfoot Hills project demonstrates how peatland restoration efforts can help build greater resilience to climate change impacts through the delivery of multiple ecosystem benefits, including...

The Scottish Wildcat is one of our most endangered native species. We currently have no reliable estimates for the numbers of wildcats remaining in the wild, but they are highly endangered. To reverse...

A scheme that fostered a partnership between a public body and private estates to restore peatland at one of the highest sites in the UK has won an innovation award at the RSPB Scotland Nature of...

Bees and honey producers are thriving across parts of Scotland thanks to a helping hand from one of the nation’s most iconic birds – the red grouse.

Despite long held concerns over a decline in the...

The next time you’re enjoying a refreshing gin & tonic remember to give thanks to Scotland’s gamekeepers for they are at the forefront of helping to protect and nurture the juniper plant which is used...

Craigengillan lies within the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. This outstandingly beautiful landscape is home to a remarkable diversity of flora and fauna. Privileged to call this...

December 2009 saw the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park named as the first Dark Sky Park in the UK and Europe, and was awarded a Gold-tier status by the International Dark-Sky Association. This...

Mark Nicolson, an owner of Mar Estate, was delighted to recently receive the prestigious Golden Plover award. The Golden Plover Award for Moorland Management is presented jointly by The Heather Trust...

Hopetoun Estate

Hopetoun offers young people a large variety of educational resources for lifelong learning, with workshops, activities and events suitable for a wide range of groups, from nursery...

Stracathro Estates

Stracathro Estates comprises 4000 arable acres and 500 acres of commercial and amenity woodland. It is located in Strathmore between the glens and the sea in lowland Angus.

The...

Finzean Estate

Finzean is a 4,000ha mixed estate located in Deeside. It is managed as a family business, with interests in farmland, moorland, forestry, sporting and conservation. It’s role in a...