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Scots photographer captures stunning shot of vibrant starling

A SCOTS amateur photographer has captured breathtaking images which showcases the vibrant colours of starling birds.  Mark Farrell managed to capture the stunning picture of...

Critically endangered Edinburgh Zoo chimp celebrates first birthday

CELEBRATIONS are underway after a critically endangered chimp has turned one years old today. Edinburgh Zoo's youngest Western chimpanzee, Madindi is celebrating her birthday today...

Increased risk of extreme droughts in Scotland over next 20 years

ACCORDING to new, leading research by Scottish environmental body NatureScot, Scotland will likely be at risk of extreme droughts over the next two decades...

“Fabulous, never seen anything like this” – Amateur photographer captures rare shot of blackbird “fishing for food”

AN AMATEUR photographer has captured an incredibly rare image of a female blackbird catching a fish. David Smith spotted the female blackbird behaving “erratically” at...

£110,000 revamp announced for improving access to Scottish paths

SCOTTISH paths are set for a revamp with £110,000 worth of improvements being announced to improve access for all. The repairs are marked for some...

Study to look at whether Scotland is ready to reintroduce lynx

SCOTLAND could be set to welcome the Eurasian lynx back to its forests, depending on the outcome of a new survey into the scheme. The...

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