Hunting with dogs and licensing The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, repeals the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. The Act covers the offences and exceptions where a person is using a dog(s) to hunt a wild mammal. 28 Sep, 2023
Licensing NatureScot deal with almost all species licensing in Scotland, including non-native species licensing. We can also license out-of-season muirburn for certain purposes.
Statistical news release NatureScot has released the latest figures tracking the proportion of Scottish natural features in favourable or recovering condition. News - 19 May
Chief Executive Recruitment This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead an organisation that is integral to Scotland’s future. Vacancy - 02 May
£1.6m for Scotland's seabirds The Scottish Marine Environmental Fund (SMEEF) have announced a new fund to help safeguard the future of Scotland's precious seabirds. News - 15 May
Supporting local nature restoration This week we hear about the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund – a new initiative helping groups to achieve nature restoration projects. Blog - 22 May
Kinloch Castle RESAS Report NatureScot has welcomed the findings of a study that sought the views of Rum residents on the sale of Kinloch Castle. News - 8 May
Nature's bright future The Future Routes Fund was launched for 11-26 year olds in 2018 during Scotland’s Year of Young People by ReRoute, Scotland’s youth biodiversity panel. Blog - 13 May
