Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.
See what the first John Muir Award group got up to!
UHI North, West and Hebrides undertake fence removal work at Arkaig Community Forest as part of their John Muir Award. Watch now.
Be a citizen scientist – schemes and opportunities
Help us learn more about our ‘species on the edge’ through some citizen science – the more we know, the better we can help them! Check out the opportunities to support different species here.
Young people shine a spotlight on climate and heritage
Historic Environment Scotland (19 June 2025) share how Scotland’s past came to life in powerful new ways as S1 pupils from Holy Cross High School performed an original dance piece at Bothwell Castle to launch Sounds of Scotland.
New campaign seeks to boost wellbeing through connection to heritage
‘Historic Places, Breathing Spaces’ campaign is launched by Historic Environment Scotland to help boost wellbeing through connection to heritage.
What’s so special about saltmarsh habitat?
Find out more in this post on Scotland’s Nature (10 July 2025) Green Shores: Scotland’s longest running coastal restoration project Discover how restoration work can help coastal communities and young people learn new skills.
Environmental restoration for the River Esk
Read about this new partnership which has been formed to help restore nature and address climate change in the Lothian Esk river catchment area: A New Partnership for Environmental Change in the Lothian Esk River Catchment Forth Rivers Trust 30 June 2025.











