A family of beavers were successfully moved to Loch Lomond yesterday, marking a major milestone for the species’ return in Scotland.
RSPB Scotland translocated a family group of seven beavers to the Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve with a helping hand from Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity.
Loch Lomond is only the third location in Scotland where a beaver translocation has taken place since the reintroduction trial at Knapdale in Argyll in 2009.