Latest Press Releases in Scotland

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  • Scottish Butterflies buck downward trend

    A new report shows that specialist butterflies in Scotland are doing better than their counterparts in the rest of the UK. 7 Dec 2011
    Filesize: 61.44 Kb (pdf)

  • New era for special Stirling peatland

    Work has commenced at Wester Moss nature reserve at Fallin near Stirling to remove invasive scrub to protect its unique wildlife. 28 Sept 2011
    Filesize: 64.80 Kb (pdf)

  • Cold wet summer hits Scotland's butterflies

    Big Butterfly Count results for 2011 show large declines, probably due to the poor summer weather. 16 September 2011
    Filesize: 86.84 Kb (pdf)

  • ARE THERE TIGERS IN YOUR GARDEN?

    The public are encouraged to look for the spectacular Garden Tiger moth, once common, but now scarce over most of the UK. July 2011.
    Filesize: 50.65 Kb (pdf)

  • Launch of new Tayside and Fife ID guide

    Our new free identification guide to the butterflies and day-flying moths of Tayside and Fife was launched at Scotia Seeds near Brechin on 17 June 2011.
    Filesize: 48.95 Kb (pdf)

  • Comma postcard survey

    Butterfly Conservation Scotland launches a new survey for the Comma butterfly. The public can submit sightings on line or via postcards, available from visitor centres, country parks etc. 20 April 2011
    Filesize: 40.15 Kb (pdf)

  • First nature reserve for rare bog butterfly

    Wester Moss near Stirling becomes our third nature reserve in Scotland. 31 March 2011
    Filesize: 70.20 Kb (pdf)