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Inflation and pay deals leave Scottish ministers facing £1.5bn budget black hole

Situation facing finance minister described as ‘one of most challenging fiscal backdrops’ since devolution

The Guardian - UK

Bill’s ‘gaping loophole’ could allow fires to damage Scotland’s valuable peatland

CONCERN is growing about a potential loophole in new legislation that could allow damaging fires to continue on Scotland’s valuable peatland...

The National (Scotland)

Beaver families to be released into fifth Scottish area after licence approval

BOTH of Scotland’s national parks are set to have official beaver populations ...

The National (Scotland)

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Anger as council gives retrospective consent to Taymouth planning breach

CAMPAIGNERS have reacted with anger after the developers of Taymouth castle were given retrospective consent to works begun without planning…

The National (Scotland)

Police visited Taymouth development amid ‘concerns about wildlife crime’

POLICE visited the development of Taymouth castle amid concerns “about wildlife crime”, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

Cuts mean Scotland will not meet environment targets, say charities

Group of 16 organisations says reduced funding means rewilding and conservation targets likely to be missed

The Guardian - UK

'Globally unique' Scottish pinewood restoration successful after two decades

A remote fragment of Scotland’s ancient Caledonian pinewood in Sutherland has been restored thanks to two decades of effort, NatureScot reports.

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'Non-negotiable': Senior SNP figures to raise Taymouth planning breach with US firm

SENIOR SNP politicians will raise “deeply concerning” reports of breached planning rules and a smashed monument with the US firm developing…

The National (Scotland)

Taymouth Castle developers in breach of planning rules, satellite images reveal

THE US firm developing Taymouth Castle into a luxury resort for the mega-rich has breached planning controls, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

Farmers fear 'devastating' impact as Scottish national park eyes beaver release

FARMERS have expressed serious concerns over the “devastating” impacts of a planned radical expansion of Scotland’s wild beaver population…

The National (Scotland)

Beavers to be released in two new Scottish locations after licences approved

BEAVERS will be released into two new locations in Scotland after the government’s nature body approved new licences.

The National (Scotland)

Row breaks out over nature agency plans to sell off ‘wonderful asset’

NATURESCOT has been accused of operating under the radar to sell off land and buildings prized by the nearby Perth community.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers urged to act to protect land access by running event organisers

MINISTERS must force public bodies to ditch land access restrictions and fees as high as £700, which have set “a precedent” for other…

The National (Scotland)

Grouse moor licencing would be 'disastrous' for rural communities, say businesses

NEARLY 400 rural businesses have asked the Scottish Government to re-think plans to licence grouse shooting, claiming the practice will be…

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'Big changes needed' to halt nature loss in Scotland, report finds

Rapid change across society is needed to stop further nature loss in Scotland, a new report has revealed.

The Guardian - UK

Reforesting Scotland doesn’t need multimillionaires, say campaigners

Land reformists dispute assumptions behind plan to address climate crisis by increasing private funding

The National (Scotland)

Fears for Scottish beauty spots over surge in memorials

BEAUTY spots like Skye’s Fairy Pools are increasingly being used as sites for memorials to the dead, with one near Forres becoming so packed with…

The Independent UK

Ducklings provide welcome boost to goldeneye population

A nature reserve in the Cairngorms has welcomed 25 ducklings during this year’s breeding season.

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An ‘AstroTurf front’ for developers? Row over plans to build an eco golf course on a Scottish heritage site

Some say a fairway on Coul Links would destroy a rare wilderness, but others argue it would restore a degraded habitat and revive the economy

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs hoping it's "third time lucky" with national park bid

Councillors have signed off on another consultation response with Galloway being put forward as an ideal location to become the country’s third national park

The National (Scotland)

Council launches 'third time lucky' bid for Galloway to become next national park

Dumfries and Galloway councillors last week signed off on another consultation response to the Scottish Government

Daily Record

Hundreds of seabirds found dead at Scots beauty spot in suspected bird flu outbreak

Government wildlife agency NatureScot found the sandwich terns and black-headed gulls dead at Forvie National Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire.

The National (Scotland)

NatureScot unveils £1m scheme to hire dozens of new rangers

IRRESPONSIBLE camping behaviours have led NatureScot to channel almost £1 million to crack down on bad behaviour.

The National (Scotland)

'Resounding success': Fund aimed at boosting Highlands and Islands tourism praised

A £22 MILLION fund is to support 13 new projects to help the outstanding natural beauty of the Highlands and Islands stand out to visitors.

The Independent UK

‘Wooly warriors’ could be used to solve giant hogweed problem

Highly invasive plant meets its match on Scottish riversides

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