The Cunning ‘Wild Dog’ of the Highlands
In this post on Scotland’s Nature (28 October 2024), Roddy Maclean reports on the long and complicated relationship in Gaelic Scotland between humans and foxes. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig / Read in Gaelic
Stories and images from wild Scotland and beyond
Visit the Cura Guardian gateway to discover a range of resources from Scotland and the rest of the natural world. Find specific Cura Guardian Scotland stories here. In the words of the Headteacher of Lochardil Primary School: “Such a fabulous opportunity and online resource full of beautiful stories, photographs and [...]
Plant cards in Gaelic
Checkout these plant cards with identification and foraging information in Gaelic.
Scotland’s woodland heritage mapped for the future
NatureScot shares news (30 August 2024) about a quest to unearth the stories and restoration potential of the country’s forgotten woodland sites. Forgotten Woodlands is a pilot project from NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, and Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (the national advisory partnership for Gaelic place-names). It has set out to [...]
Smells in Nature and Landscape
Roddy Maclean looks at the Gaelic vocabulary for scents and odours, in this blog post by NatureScot (29 July 2024). Can you find Gaelic place or animal names for fragrant or stinky?
The Gripping Bàirneach of the Rocky Shore
In this fascinating NatureScot post (25 June 2025) Roddy Maclean considers the place of the humble limpet in Gaelic tradition. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig / Read in Gaelic
Còd Slighean Dùthchail na h-Alba / Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Read in Gaelic. NatureScot has created 24 Scottish Outdoor Access Code posters in Gaelic to promote safe and responsible enjoyment of our outdoors.
The Magic Mòthan of the Boglands
In this Scotland’s Nature post (29 May 2024), Roddy Maclean reports on a Gaelic tradition which celebrates the insectivorous butterwort. See Leugh ann an Gàidhlig / Read in Gaelic
