11th January: Shaping Scotland’s marine future
We have published our new Marine Science and Innovation Strategy highlighting the crucial role of science and innovation in realising the full […]
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11th January: SSEN are advised to “think again on site”
The Stornoway Trust is to engage with Scottish and Southern Energy Networks in an effort to identify a more acceptable […]
11th January: River Helmsdale opens for 2024 season after ceremonial first cast
The 2024 season on the River Helmsdale is now officially open after Suisgill Estate ghillie Donald Sutherland made the ceremonial […]
5th January: Loch Ness hydro power ‘gold rush’ branded a disaster
Campaigners say building more power stations on Loch Ness could be a disaster for wild fish populations. The Ness District […]
14th December: IUCN Classifies Atlantic Salmon in Great Britain as Endangered
Atlantic salmon has long been one of the icons of British rivers, but population numbers have rapidly deteriorated. In the […]
11th December: Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List
Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red […]
07th December: SEPA confirms new regulatory framework
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have confirmed a new framework, aimed at offering greater protection for wild salmon populations […]
26th November: More than 50 waters fail quality tests due to metal pollution from mines
More than 50 rivers and groundwaters have failed quality tests because they have been contaminated by toxic metals flowing from […]
24th November: River Dee project wins national award
A project to save threatened salmon in the River Dee has won one of the country’s most prestigious nature restoration […]
23rd November: Deep-diving robots checking for climate collapse in our oceans
Scientists in Scotland are using robotic subsea gliders to check ocean currents for signs of climate collapse. They are monitoring […]