• Scotland's rainforest: Rio+20 & peatlands
    Rio+20 begins today. Our Senior Land Use Policy Officer (Climate), Jim Densham, discusses the global importance of Scotland's peat . Scotland's rainforest Climate Change Minister Stewart Stevenson...
  • World Peatland Day 2021
    On World Peatland Day 2021, Julia Westbury tells us about two important areas of peatland restoration work on RSPB Scotland reserves. Scotland’s peatland landscapes are vast carbon stores and have...
  • The Illegal Killing of Birds of Prey in Scotland 2015-17
    Scotland’s laws are failing to adequately protect birds of prey, as a new report highlights. Ian Thomson, RSPB Scotland’s Head of Investigations, explains why those in power must act now to end illegal...
  • This could be a good day for Scotland’s birds of prey!
    RSPB Scotland Head of Investigations, Ian Thomson, brings us this latest blog following the publication of a Scottish Government commissioned review of satellite tagged golden eagles. This afternoon...
  • Golden opportunity to tackle bird of prey killings and stop peatland burning in Scotland
    The Scottish Government’s Wildlife Management (Grouse) Bill consultation closes tomorrow. Duncan Orr-Ewing, our Head of Species and Land Management explains why we must make sure Scotland’s uplands and...