Tag: Nature

Fire breaks out on hillside near Edinburgh, with smoke seen from miles away

Local News

Douglas Simpson - February 7, 2025

A FIRE was spotted breaking out on the hills near Edinburgh, with smoke visible from the city miles away. Images of the fire were captured...

Scotland’s birds booming as stats reveal breeding species population increases

Animal News

Douglas Simpson - February 6, 2025

RECENT statistics have shown the majority of Scotland's breeding bird populations are on the rise. Released yesterday by NatureScot, the stats show a promising future...

New funding announcement will see dozens of new trees planted in capital park

Environment

Douglas Simpson - February 4, 2025

THREE community-led projects are to receive up to £20,000 from a £10m pot to plant trees in the community. Future Woodlands Scotland (FWS), a charity...

Works to be carried out in Holyrood Park, with path ascending Arthur’s Seat closed

Environment

Douglas Simpson - January 13, 2025

WORKS on a footpath on the iconic Arthur’s Seat are due to be carried out with tonnes of stones left in bags near the...

University of Edinburgh commits to planting two million trees to restore native woodlands in the Highlands

Environment

Alekia Gill - December 13, 2024

THE University of Edinburgh has announced plans to partner with a community landowner to rewild the Kinloch Woodlands in Wester Ross. The partnership is thought...