The 2024 UK Wildfire Conference was recently held in Aberdeen. RSPB’s David Douglas, Principal Conservation Scientist, and Neil Forbes, Ecologist, reflect on the event.

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it's important to keep making time to get oudoors and connect with nature. In this blog RSPB Scotland Communications Ofiicer, Ross, shares five of his favourite things about nature.

Ahead of the UK Wildfire Conference in Aberdeen next week, we’re looking at the main causes of wildfire and how the risk can be reduced through changes to public engagement, policy and land management.

In this blog we draw attention once again to how you can help us by sending reports of muirburn so we can add to the available data on muirburn practice.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and NatureScot have launched the Capercaillie Emergency Plan, which sets out measures to protect and restore Capercaillie for the next five years. Claire Smith, Senior Conservation Officer, shares an update on RSPB Scotland’s response to the plan and approach to Capercaillie conservation.

On September 27, The Outrun will be released in cinemas across the UK. The film follows a journey of addiction, recovery and the healing power of nature, set amongst the incredible landscapes in Orkney. Discover some of Orkney’s wildlife and how connection with nature can be healing for us all.

Andrew Midgley, RSPB Scotland's Senior Land Use Policy Officer, asks whether the Scottish Government is lowering its ambitions for peatland restoration.

This week the Scottish Government laid out its plans for its next year in parliament, promising to deliver a wealthier, fairer, and greener Scotland. Our natural environment needs action starting now and lasting into the future. Is the Scottish Government underpinning its commitment to global leadership with genuine action to achieve this?

It is demoralising to see Scottish Ministers proposing cuts to nature restoration funding given to local councils. It is our hope that ministers reconsider, recognise the value to communities, the economy and public wellbeing from restoring nature, and maintain the nature restoration funding given to councils. If you share our view, please consider writing to Scottish Ministers and/or your MSPs. Tell them how much nature…

Marine Policy Offier, Caitlin Paul, recently took a trip to RSPB Scotland Fowlsheugh nature reserve. This seabird colony might seem loud and busy at first glance, but Caitlin dug a bit deeper... In this blog, she tells us why our seabird cities are less than bustling.

The Alba Explorers is a family business that is reigniting young people’s passion for nature through exploration of the great outdoors. Find out more about the work they do and why they believe #NatureMatters.

There are many reasons why #NatureMatters. In this blog, we hear why it is so key nature is protected for future generations.

With the UK General Election and King's Speech now in the rear view, we discuss what happens next for nature in Scotland.

Many of you have been telling us why Nature Matters to your mental health and wellbeing, and why protecting it is so vital.

We have significant concerns about a proposed telecommunications mast at Ryvoan in the Cairngorms. Ben Oliver Jones, our Abernethy Senior Site Manager, shares more information about our objection and how you can add your voice.

After 21 years working with White-tailed Eagles as RSPB Scotland's Mull Officer, Dave Sexton is stepping back from the role. Here he reflects on his journey and what his time on 'Eagle Island' has meant to him.

Find out about RSPB Scotland and St John Scotland's recent collaboration to install the first solar and wind-powered Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) at Baron's Haugh nature reserve in Motherwell.

From peaceful wildflower meadows to panoramic beach views, and lots of wonderful wildlife in between, Mersehead needs to be on your to-do list this summer. Here are our top reasons to visit.

A family of White-tailed Eagles on the Isle of Mull have astonished observers by showing a previously unknown side to their characters and some unusual behaviour which they’ve never experienced before.

At the recent Scottish Refugee Festival, our Wild Dundee Project met with some of the city's New Scots to celebrate the wonders of migration.

As Scotland misses yet another climate target, Andrew Midgley, our Senior Land Use Policy Officer explains why we want to see the Government focusing more on Nature-based Solutions that help reduce emissions at the same time as reversing biodiversity declines.

At this time of year Scotland is playing host to many summer visitors, including large gatherings of Swifts, Swallows and martins. These fast fliers can be hard to tell apart, so here we share five facts about Sand Martins to help you out.

While the Scottish Parliament takes the lead on most environmental policies in Scotland, the UK Government can still have a massive impact on nature here. Here's what we want to see from Scotland's MPs in the new Westminster Parliament.

A date has been set for an inquiry into hugely damaging plans for an 18-hole golf course development on the protected nature site of Coul Links in the Highlands. Here's a reminder of our position.

Thank you to everyone who has sent us their stories on why #NatureMatters. We recently brought your messages to Holyrood to mark International Biodiversity Day.