In today’s guest blog, former warden Mike Pennington reflects on a long association with Hermaness National Nature Reserve, the changes he has observed over the years and the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on this special place. I first came to Hermaness National Nature Reserve, on Britain’s most northerly island of Unst in Shetland, as […]The …
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The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is calling on the public to record their at-sea excursions and sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and endangered basking sharks off Scotland’s west coast in an effort to boost monitoring efforts and strengthen understanding of the coronavirus lockdown’s impact on marine life. With wildlife around the world taking advantage […]Whale …
During the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020, we’ve been joining SNH staff working along our shorelines and waterways to gain an insight into the important and varied work they do. This month Isle of May National Nature Reserve (NNR) Manager David Steel reflects on an unusual start to the season as a result of […]#YCW2020 …
https://www.youtube.com/embed/h3xABEpxNfY?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent “Once in a while truly spectacular amber pebbles turn up.” via Dinosaurs On Skye!!!! — The Orkney News
“We lost your car.” I suppressed an eye roll and forced an insincere giggle as I humored what I thought were the late-night flirtations of the sixty-something year-old ticket-taker and tried to edge past him toward the waiting sleeper train. “No, really.” No, really: my train car was bust, and not only would I and […] …
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Explore Scotland’s natural environment and you will soon discover that it is packed full of folklore and superstition. Down through the years a close connection with nature led people to interpret its signs and symbols in many weird and wonderful ways. This Friday the 13th we take a look at a few of the best …
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#scotland, #uk, #europe, #nature via Glen Etive, Scotland ↝ Daniel Casson — Documented Wanderlust
A tower, a castle and the cutest doocot. via Abernethy and Elcho Castle — The Glasgow Gallivanter
Mist on the Mountains, horses with their jackets on to keep out the cold. Taken in Scotland near Balliemore. via Jackets On — simonbowlerphotos
Scottish Unicorns for Becky’s Spiky Squares Challenge. via The Scottish Unicorn — The Glasgow Gallivanter
The Northern Herper 
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