Seven rare species discovered in Scotland in boost for conservation

Scotch annulet moth discovered at the Isle of Canna in Scotland - (Vicki Cridland/National Trust for Scotland/PA Wire)

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has hailed the discovery of seven rare species across its sites in 2025 as a "powerful sign" that its conservation efforts are yielding significant results.

Among the "remarkable" finds are corncrake chicks, various lichen, a rare fungus, and an unusual beetle, many of which are unique to Scotland, the UK, or even globally.