The Latest Breaking News from RSPB Scotland

Wildfire warnings issued as three Scottish areas face 'very high risk'

THREE wildfire warnings have been issued as parts of Scotland face prolonged periods of dry weather.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

Animals forced to flee wildfires as habitats face 'decade or longer' to recover

ANIMALS have been forced to flee raging wildfires which swept across the Cairngorms causing damage it could take “decades or longer” to recover…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Evacuations continue after major incident declared for Cairngorms wildfire

EVACUATIONS and smoke advisories have continued after Police Scotland declared a major incident as emergency services battle a wildfire in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25

Firefighters spend second day tackling wildfire which has led to evacuations

Several fire engines remain at the scene in the Cairngorms.

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Majority of RSPB Scotland staff to be impacted by planned cuts, leaked files show

LEAKED documents show the majority of RSPB Scotland staff are to be affected by some of the biggest cuts ever proposed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24

Top charity 'to cut jobs in Scotland and shift roles to England', staff say

A LEADING conservation charity is looking to cut its Scotland staff and centralise operations in England, The National has been told ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17

Orkney stoat eradication project boosts rare voles, hen harriers and owls

A report shows Orkney vole activity in spring 2025 was the highest since 2019.

Evening Standard · Mar 30

Nature reserve announces expansion which could help capercaillie

RSPB Scotland announced the news as RSPB Abernethy celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Rare migratory bird spotted in part of Scotland for first time

The RSPB has recorded a surge in sightings of the species across Scotland

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

SNP ministers pushed to reject Highland golf course plans as inquiry ends

A DELAYED inquiry into plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach has concluded, with the only step left for SNP ministers to make a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025