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VISITORS to a spectacular site on the Isle of Skye will soon be able to use a newly transformed paths network.

The arrestingly modern, timber bird hide at Loch Leven NNR is back, having been rebuilt after being destroyed by fire. On Friday young people who had helped fundraise for the rebuild got to be at the opening ceremony of the aptly-named Phoenix Hide.

NatureScot believes Aviva has picked "a poor location" to erect a 77 metre high turbine to power its office buildings at Pitheavlis

Changes to the temperature risk harmful algal blooms developing, which could restrict their use for recreation and water supply, and as a safe habitat for wildlife, researchers claim.

Video from the nest can be viewed at the Loch Garten Nature Centre at RSPB Scotland’s nature reserve at Abernethy.

Local communities team up to plant hundreds of trees as part of a ‘citizen science initiative’.

A recent study by the NatureScot agency warned the capercaillie - the largest of the grouse species - will disappear from its last remaining pockets within two to three decades

Funding for the role has been given by NatureScot and the new post will help groups with renewable energy funding

The capture, possession or release of a wildcat outside its native range requires a licence, according to NatureScot.

The beavers have been moved from an area where they were causing serious agricultural damage for farmers.

NatureScot states there was “clear evidence” of wrongdoing after a satellite-tagged hen harrier was found deceased on Lochan Estate