Striking gold: Bringing aspen back to Scotland
25 August 2025
Scarcity often amplifies value. From rare minerals to endangered species, things that are scarce command our attention, our investment, our care. As one of Scotland’s rarest native trees, the golden aspen deserves all three. In this guest blog, Scotland: The Big Picture introduces aspen as a vital – and undervalued – part of healthy woodlands.
Standing up for nature
20 June 2025
Last week we gathered outside the Scottish parliament to demand action to restore nature, as MSPs prepare to debate the Natural Environment Bill later this year. One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction, with almost half of species decreasing in number since the 1970s. Scotland ranks in the lowest 15% of […]
Campaigners demand action for nature
13 June 2025
Campaigners gathered at the Scottish parliament on Thursday afternoon to demand action to restore Scotland’s nature. Supporters of the Scotland Loves Nature campaign gathered to urge leaders to act now to protect and restore nature, as MSPs prepare to debate the Natural Environment Bill later this year. The Natural Environment Bill is a vital opportunity […]
Let’s make a big splash
10 June 2025
In the Firth of Forth, small species are making some big changes. Over the past three years, the award-winning Restoration Forth Project, alongside thousands of amazing volunteers, have been working to bring back seagrass meadows and European flat oysters in the Firth of Forth.
SAMH: Nature recovery is essential for Scotland’s wellbeing
4 June 2025
Time in nature can provide multiple health and wellbeing benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, and increased mood, self-esteem, and resilience. It can broaden our horizons and encourage us to notice more around us, which can be a vital first step for people in their recovery.
Stand Up for Nature on 12 June
20 May 2025
Join us at the Scottish parliament to demand action to restore Scotland’s nature. Scotland’s people love Scotland’s nature. It’s part of who we are. We know nature is struggling. But just like people, nature can recover. Together, we can help Scotland’s amazing wildlife and wild places to thrive. Join us to demand action to restore […]
Children in Scotland joins Scotland Loves Nature campaign
23 April 2025
The children's charity Children in Scotland has joined the Scotland Loves Nature campaign, saying, 'Our vision of a Scotland that has a safe and sustainable environment for all children, young people and their families will only be possible through the protection of our natural environment.'
Party leaders unite for action on nature
14 March 2025
Top representatives from the SNP, Green and Liberal Democrats came together at the Scottish Parliament this week to support the introduction of legally binding nature recovery targets in Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill. Scotland ranks in the lowest 15% of countries globally for the overall health of its biodiversity, and since the 1970s almost half of […]
This could be the turning point for Scotland’s nature
26 February 2025
Clean rivers and seas, teeming with wildlife. Native woodlands for everyone to explore. Fields buzzing with pollinators, and healthy soils for growing food. Local greenspaces where we can connect with nature. We all want these things for Scotland, and last week, something happened that could bring them within our reach.
Charities welcome Natural Environment Bill
20 February 2025
Environment charities have welcomed the publication this week of Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill, a crucial step in fighting the nature and climate crises. The publication of this Bill, with its provision for legally binding nature recovery targets, has been a key ask of the Scotland Loves Nature campaign, launched in 2024. Alongside legal targets, the campaign also […]
Nature funding boost welcome but more to be done to meet environmental ambitions
5 December 2024
Responding to the draft Scottish budget, Deborah Long, Chief Officer at Scottish Environment LINK, said: “The First Minister has committed to tackling the environmental crises as a priority for his government. This budget was a test of whether this commitment would be matched by appropriate funding. “The increased investment in peatland restoration and for the […]
Oysters in the Firth of Forth are thriving
29 November 2024
After an absence of nearly 100 years, European flat oysters are making a comeback to the Firth of Forth thanks to the innovative project Restoration Forth. Three years in, recent monitoring shows promising results, giving hope for the future of these brilliant little ecosystem engineers.