NatureScot.
government agency
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 44
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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NatureScot and the Scottish Government are implementing licensing policies for land use and advising on wildfire risk management.Well supported5 reports5 developments inside
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NatureScot operates under the mandate of the Scottish Government.Some support2 reports
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Agencies are reviewing a developer's plan regarding water supply that impacts the River Tweed and its Special Area of Conservation.Some support1 report
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NatureScot highlights grazing's role in habitat creation, while NSA campaigns to strengthen consumer demand for British lamb in Scotland.Some support1 report
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NatureScot, NHS Highland, and Scottish Prison Service contribute expertise to an advisory panel for a climate risk assessment in the Highlands, partially funded by the Scottish Government.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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NatureScot monitors species range expansion due to climate change in Galloway.Some support1 report
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NatureScot manages beaver population in Scotland, and Sarah Robinson is the director of conservation at Scottish Wildlife Trust.Some support3 reports
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NatureScot issued advice regarding gulls being a growing health issue despite political pressure from politicians.Some support2 reports
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Shared responsibility for public land management and wildfire response.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NatureScot imposed restrictions on estates in Angus and Perthshire following reports of crimes and wildlife offenses.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NatureScot is managing nature restoration projects in Scotland, while Jim Fairlie serves as Minister for Agriculture.Some support1 report
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NatureScot sanctioned the 2026 Gannet harvest while refusing to allow a related expedition to proceed.Some support1 report
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Protests occurred regarding the petition process while issues licenses for guga hunts on Sula Sgeir.Well supported4 reports
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NatureScot is procuring specialized environmental services in the UK.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
The Muirburn Code is now responsible for publishing and governing land use in Scotland.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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NatureScot commissioned research into seal populations for a government report, utilizing a unit based at the University of St Andrews.Some support1 report
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NatureScot, Scottish Water, and Glasgow City Council are conducting major drainage projects in Glasgow.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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NatureScot declined to intervene regarding a bird issue in Inverness.Some support1 report
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NatureScot assessed peatland degradation in Scotland on May 26, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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A deep time trail celebrating Sir James Hutton's geological ideas, involving specific locations like Cockburnspath and Siccar Point, has received budget support.Some support1 report
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Around NatureScot this week
News at the entities that move NatureScot most-
Scottish Environment Protection Agency StructuralThe Scottish Government continues to support woodland creation and reviews/updates flood management maps through Scottish Forestry and SEPA.Moves NatureScot
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Scotland StructuralDevolved governments in England, Scotland, and Wales are reportedly creating specific versions of YFH.Moves NatureScot
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Scottish Government StructuralThe Scottish Government implemented regulations passed by Parliament, resulting in similar food restrictions in Scotland and England.Moves NatureScot
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Police Scotland OperationalBudget failure threatens Police Scotland funding, with Jenny Gilruth currently serving as Finance Secretary.Moves NatureScot
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John Swinney StructuralDouglas Alexander urged John Swinney to prioritize the drug crisis in Scotland.Moves NatureScot
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service OperationalPolice Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded to a grass fire that broke out at Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park.Moves NatureScot
Connections
The 22 strongest of 44, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Scottish Environment Protection Agency Structural
The two agencies are slated for a merger into a single body by 2029.
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Scottish Water Structural
NatureScot provides required ecological surveys and regulatory approvals for Scottish Water's operations.
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Scotland Structural
NatureScot operates as a body whose functions, including environmental management and resource projects, are situated within the geopolitical jurisdiction of Scotland.
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Scottish Government Structural
NatureScot operates as a specialized agency carrying out policy and providing expert advice under the authority of the Scottish Government.
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Sula Sgeir Operational
NatureScot manages and licenses specific activities, such as hunts and gannet killing, on Sula Sgeir.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Operational
NatureScot and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service share responsibility for public land management and wildfire response.
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Lochaber Structural
NatureScot holds the licensing and consultation authority governing activities within the Lochaber area.
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Scottish Forestry Operational
The two organizations are currently partners in ecosystem restoration efforts and are candidates for a proposed merger into a single environment body.
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Scottish Parliament Operational
The relationship involves formal co-action where the agency's operational processes are subject to oversight and influence by the legislative body through the petition process.
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Angus Shared context
NatureScot operates within the geographic context of Angus, where its land management decisions are applied.
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Inverness Shared context
NatureScot is headquartered in Inverness and operates within the geographical context of the city.
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University of St Andrews Transactional
NatureScot commissioned research from the University of St Andrews on seal populations for a government report.
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Galloway Shared context
NatureScot's ecological monitoring activities are situated within the geographical area of Galloway.
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UNISoN Transactional
The organizations are currently involved in discussions regarding proposed mergers and potential operational disruption.
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John Swinney Structural
John Swinney's political influence is driving proposals for organizational consolidation within NatureScot.
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Operational
The two entities actively collaborate on seabird population monitoring projects.
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Police Scotland Operational
Police Scotland provides evidence of crimes to NatureScot.
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Charlotte Nichols Operational
The MP interacts with the environmental agency regarding species status.
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Perthshire Shared context
NatureScot's regulatory actions and operational scope apply to estates located within the geographical area of Perthshire.
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River Tweed Structural
NatureScot regulates the River Tweed, which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation.
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England Shared context
The entities are mentioned in the context of modern resource management and historical limits.
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Aberdeenshire Shared context
NatureScot operates wildlife watch programs within the geographical region of Aberdeenshire.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- NatureScot collaborates on seabird population monitoring off the coast of North Berwick, near the Isle of May.
- The Scottish Government has proposed merging NatureScot and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
- NatureScot operates under the mandate of the Scottish Government.
- Agencies are reviewing a developer's plan regarding water supply that impacts the River Tweed and its Special Area of Conservation.
- NatureScot highlights grazing's role in habitat creation, while NSA campaigns to strengthen consumer demand for British lamb in Scotland.
August 2026
7 events- NatureScot, NHS Highland, and Scottish Prison Service contribute expertise to an advisory panel for a climate risk assessment in the Highlands, partially funded by the Scottish Government.
- NatureScot monitors species range expansion due to climate change in Galloway.
- NatureScot manages beaver population in Scotland, and Sarah Robinson is the director of conservation at Scottish Wildlife Trust.
- NatureScot issued advice regarding gulls being a growing health issue despite political pressure from politicians.
- NatureScot imposed restrictions on estates in Angus and Perthshire following reports of crimes and wildlife offenses.
- NatureScot is managing nature restoration projects in Scotland, while Jim Fairlie serves as Minister for Agriculture.
- NatureScot sanctioned the 2026 Gannet harvest while refusing to allow a related expedition to proceed.
July 2026
3 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
7 events- NatureScot and the Scottish Government are implementing licensing policies for land use and advising on wildfire risk management.
- The Muirburn Code is now responsible for publishing and governing land use in Scotland.
- NatureScot commissioned research into seal populations for a government report, utilizing a unit based at the University of St Andrews.
- NatureScot, Scottish Water, and Glasgow City Council are conducting major drainage projects in Glasgow.
- NatureScot declined to intervene regarding a bird issue in Inverness.
- NatureScot assessed peatland degradation in Scotland on May 26, 2026.
- A deep time trail celebrating Sir James Hutton's geological ideas, involving specific locations like Cockburnspath and Siccar Point, has received budget support.