Two Scottish landholdings have retained their prestigious international accreditation to recognise their ongoing work in wildlife management and conservation.
Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) accreditation has been awarded to Glenmuick Estate and to Rottal Estate, both of which are nestled in the Cairngorms National Park.
Glenmuick is a traditional mixed highland estate near Ballater offering agricultural, sporting, tourism and housing opportunities. The estate works to ensure a balanced environment with the primary focus on best practice wildlife management and conservation, including regular and comprehensive breeding surveys.
During a dedicated butterfly survey in 2020, 30 species of butterfly were identified on the estate including the near threatened Scotch Argus.