Scotland’s communities lead the way in local ecosystem restoration with funding boost
Inspiring Scotland share news that Scotland’s landscapes and biodiversity are getting a boost, thanks to the efforts of local communities leading the charge in ecosystem restoration with funding from the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund.
Coming up for air
Read this Scottish Pollinators guest blog (21 July 2025) from Katy Malone, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s Conservation Projects Manager for Scotland. Katy gives a flavour of bumblebee conservation and engagement work so far in 2025, including in the Outer Isles.
Why the UK’s butterflies are booming in 2025
Read this article in The Conversation (17 July 2025). Beware, its not all good news.
Scotland’s amazing marine species and habitats
Explore this article and images in Scotland’s Nature about marine conservation and discover a beautiful hidden world: Improving protection for Scotland’s most sensitive marine habitats
Sea eagles in Scotland – 50 years on
This Scotland’s Nature blog (27 June 2025) looks back at the reintroduction project and its success as well as some of the challenges that have ensued, and how NatureScot is working with farmers and crofters to mitigate any issues.
Early career conservation internship grants
This NBN news article (3 July 2025) provides information on internship grant applications now being accepted for 2025.
Five ways to inspire ocean connection
Read this article shared in The Conversation (23 May 2025): Five ways to inspire ocean connection: reflections from my 40-year marine ecology career
Adder and beetle – best (warm) buddies?
In this John Muir Trust post (9 April 2025) Field Notes: A commensalism friendship, Glenlude Conservation Officer Ellie Oakley looks into an unusual friendship she spotted while surveying adders.
