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Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affected

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

Why the illegal lynx release in the Highlands could never have succeeded

SCOTTISH wildlife experts have shed light on why the recent illegal potential reintroduction attempt of lynx in the Highlands was bound to fail...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2025

Wellerman singer backs calls for Scotland to become ‘rewilding nation’

Nathan Evans called on his 2.2 million TikTok and Instagram followers to back a campaign calling for the rewilding of 30% of Scotland’s land and seas.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

'Breathing life into the Highlands': Inside the world's first rewilding centre

IT’S perhaps fitting that the world’s first rewilding centre is situated near Loch Ness as there can’t be many wilder creatures than its…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2023

Appeal launched to fund seed collection to restore Scotland's native forests

A SHORTAGE of suitable seeds has sparked an appeal for funds to restore native forests across Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2023

Brexit causing 'problems' in efforts to rewild Highlands, charity boss says

BREXIT has made the task of rewilding Scotland more difficult, the chief executive of a leading conservation charity has said ...

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023

Nearly three quarters of Scots want to see 'wilder' national parks

NEARLY three quarters of Scots want to see wilder national parks with areas devoted to rewilding, according to new research.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2023

Minister faces plea to save Scotland's historic pinewoods

A PLEA has been made to the Scottish Government to “step up” to save the country’s ancient Caledonian pinewoods.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023

Scotland's national parks are not 'fit for purpose', environmentalists warn

SCATHING criticism of Scotland’s existing national parks has been made by leading environmentalists as a consultation ends over a proposal for a…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

King Charles urged to 'walk the talk' and rewild the royal estates

KING Charles has been told to “walk the talk” by making radical environ-mental improvements to the Balmoral estate.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2022