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My Dad Brought Beavers Back tells the story of how author Adam’s parents, Paul and Louise Ramsay, reintroduced beavers to the Bamff estate in the early 2000s

Family's story of reintroducing beavers in Scotland celebrated in children's book

More than 600 people are expected to attend The Big Picture Conference 2026 in Perth this September, to explore practical rewilding solutions for nature, climate and communities.

More than 600 people are expected to attend The Big Picture Conference 2026 in Perth this September, to explore practical rewilding solutions for nature, climate and communities.

Major conference to examine how local communities can benefit from rural rewilding

File photo of people walking on Ben Lomond in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

File photo of people walking on Ben Lomond in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Passive good will is not enough from the SNP. Scotland needs a nature minister

Bay of Lopness, Sanday, Orkney, Scotland, UK.
High overhead view of Bay of Lopness, Sanday, revealing pristine pale sands, turquoise shallow waters, and rolling surf. The vibrant coastal colours—cyan, sea green, and white sands—highlight the

Bay of Lopness, Sanday, Orkney, Scotland, UK.
High overhead view of Bay of Lopness, Sanday, revealing pristine pale sands, turquoise shallow waters, and rolling surf. The vibrant coastal colours—cyan, sea green, and white sands—highlight the

Scottish rewilding projects receive £1 million in funding boost

A stuffed Eurasian lynx toy was sat on the panel

A stuffed Eurasian lynx toy was sat on the panel

Lynx reintroduction

Conservatives replaced by stuffed toy at Holyrood hustings event

A Goshawk, perched in ancient woodland

A Goshawk, perched in ancient woodland

Scotland’s ‘ghost of the forest’ returns – but why are goshawks still so rare?

The Caledonian Forest of Glen Affric surrounding Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, Affric Highlands

The Caledonian Forest of Glen Affric surrounding Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, Affric Highlands

'Most beautiful glen in Scotland' joins UK's largest rewilding effort

Tree planting day for Borders Forest Trust

Tree planting day for Borders Forest Trust

Island forest sheltering 300-year-old holly tree among winners of rewilding grant

BrewDog co-founders James Watt and Martin Dickie pictured when the firm's plans for a Highland forest were first announced

BrewDog co-founders James Watt and Martin Dickie pictured when the firm's plans for a Highland forest were first announced

BrewDog 'may have to repay millions in taxpayer cash' after sale of Highland forest

King Charles could make a huge statement by agreeing to begin rewilding Balmoral, which, like many large Highland estates, is seriously nature depleted

King Charles could make a huge statement by agreeing to begin rewilding Balmoral, which, like many large Highland estates, is seriously nature depleted

Balmoral Castle

Calls for 'royal rewilding' of Balmoral as King to feature in nature documentary

Scottish Rewilding Alliance's 'Rewilding Nation' campaign launch

Scottish Rewilding Alliance's 'Rewilding Nation' campaign launch

We can’t stall on rewilding if we are to fulfil our potential

The Scottish beer giant’s planting project has been plagued with controversy

The Scottish beer giant’s planting project has been plagued with controversy

BrewDog sells Lost Forest after 250,000 planted trees died in 2023

Alan Cumming is the latest star to express support for the campaign after actors Brian Cox and Leonardo DiCaprio and singer Nathan Evans backed it last year

Alan Cumming is the latest star to express support for the campaign after actors Brian Cox and Leonardo DiCaprio and singer Nathan Evans backed it last year

Alan Cumming backs campaign for Scotland to become first 'rewilding nation'

The Assynt Foundation has partnered with Woodland Trust Scotland to deliver nature regeneration across its Glencanisp and Drumrunie estates

The Assynt Foundation has partnered with Woodland Trust Scotland to deliver nature regeneration across its Glencanisp and Drumrunie estates

Thousands of acres of new native woods planned for Highlands

Scottish Government accused of 'shutting door' on rewilding and beaver restoration

The Scottish Government have previously said there are no plans to reintroduce Lynx into Scotland

The Scottish Government have previously said there are no plans to reintroduce Lynx into Scotland

Lynx reintroduction

Could lynx roam Scotland again? 10 key points from major new report on reintroduction

Scots Pines at Glen Affric

Scots Pines at Glen Affric

Scottish rewilding initiative launches as new independent charity

Local contractors constructing a tree island

Local contractors constructing a tree island

Rewilding project survey finds Scotland set to be 'world leader'

Organisers say the new woodland would be planted along the banks of a small stream called Allt na Ciste

Organisers say the new woodland would be planted along the banks of a small stream called Allt na Ciste

New Highlands woodland to be created as project aims to plant 30,000 trees

BrewDog's planting project has been plagued with controversy as the company made headlines after it emerged that around half of the trees planted in the Lost Forest had died

BrewDog's planting project has been plagued with controversy as the company made headlines after it emerged that around half of the trees planted in the Lost Forest had died

BrewDog built a fence to keep deer out. Instead, it trapped them inside

Pascal Junod, chief of the Forest Department at Boudry, shares with the group the role of lynx within complex, healthy forests

Pascal Junod, chief of the Forest Department at Boudry, shares with the group the role of lynx within complex, healthy forests

'Valuable lessons': Experts explore Swiss-style lynx reintroduction in Scotland

The goats are very popular (Dave Hunt/PA)

The goats are very popular (Dave Hunt/PA)

Community fumes at Scottish estate's plans to cull huge herd of wild goats

John Swinney has told farmers that Lynx will not be reintroduced to Scotland

John Swinney has told farmers that Lynx will not be reintroduced to Scotland

We should all get a say about the rewilding of Scotland

A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds said reintroducing the species into the Cairngorms, south-west, north-west and central Highlands could help curb the problem of red deer eating tree saplings, which stops natural woodland regeneration

A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds said reintroducing the species into the Cairngorms, south-west, north-west and central Highlands could help curb the problem of red deer eating tree saplings, which stops natural woodland regeneration

Reintroducing wolves in Scotland could help native woodlands, experts say

Scientists can testify about the successful introduction of lynx into other European landscapes

Scientists can testify about the successful introduction of lynx into other European landscapes

Policy on rewilding of lynx and beavers should be evidence-based

John Swinney has ruled out allowing the reintroduction of lynx in Scotland

John Swinney has ruled out allowing the reintroduction of lynx in Scotland

John Swinney rules out reintroduction of lynx or 'any large carnivorous animal'

Native woodland cover at Tireragan on Mull has almost doubled in thirty years thanks to the rewilding efforts of the Tireragan Trust

Native woodland cover at Tireragan on Mull has almost doubled in thirty years thanks to the rewilding efforts of the Tireragan Trust

Highlands & Islands

Scottish island woodland 'doubles in 30 years' after being left to regenerate

Porcupine species are not native to Scotland

Porcupine species are not native to Scotland

'Illegal wildlife trade is alive and kicking' in Scotland, an expert says

Young Hen Harrier and solar-powered tag

Young Hen Harrier and solar-powered tag

Restoration efforts help native raptors thrive in Scotland, rew report shows

The illegal of lynx in the Highland could not have succeeded

The illegal of lynx in the Highland could not have succeeded

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

An example of peatland or blanket bog restored following human impact as Cairnsmore of Fleet is primarily a blanket bog

An example of peatland or blanket bog restored following human impact as Cairnsmore of Fleet is primarily a blanket bog

Thousands of trees planted on Scottish reserve to restore habitats and help climate

Rainforests also known as Atlantic woodland or Celtic rainforests are as important as the tropical forest (National Trust/PA)

Rainforests also known as Atlantic woodland or Celtic rainforests are as important as the tropical forest (National Trust/PA)

Scottish Government announces £5 million funding to restore rare habitat

SSEN launched a new nature strategy as part of its wider sustainability efforts in September

SSEN launched a new nature strategy as part of its wider sustainability efforts in September

SSEN unites with Scottish nature charity to assist in Highland restoration

In mid-2022, the population of the Highlands was 235,710, with a population density of nine people per square kilometre

In mid-2022, the population of the Highlands was 235,710, with a population density of nine people per square kilometre

How the Rewilding Pathway can support 'repeopling' Scottish areas

View over the peat bogs towards Ben Griam Beag, at Forsinard, in the Flow Country of the Sutherland region of Scotland

View over the peat bogs towards Ben Griam Beag, at Forsinard, in the Flow Country of the Sutherland region of Scotland

Presenting a trailblazing rewilding pathway for Scotland to take lead

Henry Murdo and Margo McLellan have helped to repopulate the Arran Whitebeam in Glen Rosa

Henry Murdo and Margo McLellan have helped to repopulate the Arran Whitebeam in Glen Rosa

Highlands & Islands

Pair of amateur gardeners secretly help save rare native tree on Scottish island

Karen Blackport, Scottish Rewilding Alliance co-convenor, presenting the plan to Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, minister for climate action

Karen Blackport, Scottish Rewilding Alliance co-convenor, presenting the plan to Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, minister for climate action

Plan for Scotland to become first 'rewilding nation' presented to ministers

Upper Loch Torridon In Scotland

Upper Loch Torridon In Scotland

Pat Kane: Let's imagine a ‘new wild’ that will always surprise and delight us

Brian Cox joins fellow actor Leonardo DiCaprio in supporting the campaign

Brian Cox joins fellow actor Leonardo DiCaprio in supporting the campaign

Brian Cox backs calls for Scotland to become first ‘rewilding nation’

Leggett argues that the victory of a candidate like Donald Trump will influence investors away from 'a liveable future'

Leggett argues that the victory of a candidate like Donald Trump will influence investors away from 'a liveable future'

Rewilding project CEO warns of Donald Trump victory impact on Scotland

A expert on lynx reintroduction has shared his thoughts on why Scotland appears reluctant to welcome back the species

A expert on lynx reintroduction has shared his thoughts on why Scotland appears reluctant to welcome back the species

'It's based on emotion': Expert on Scotland's reluctance to reintroduce lynx

Trees for Life are seeking to introduce a huge species of wild cattle to Scotland

Trees for Life are seeking to introduce a huge species of wild cattle to Scotland

Huge wild cattle to come 'back from the dead' with Highlands rewilding project

Rewilding may be admirable but it's not always beneficial for communities, writes Rhoda Meek

Rewilding may be admirable but it's not always beneficial for communities, writes Rhoda Meek

Rhoda Meek: Worthy aims of rewilding are in need of some honest recalibration

Jeremy Leggett, CEO of Highlands Rewilding

Jeremy Leggett, CEO of Highlands Rewilding

Rewilding project CEO defends £11 million 'fire sale' of Scottish estates

Scottish Water is set to create thousands of hectares of native woodland around Loch Katrine

Scottish Water is set to create thousands of hectares of native woodland around Loch Katrine

Plans to create one of Europe's largest new woodlands in Scotland gets green light

A beaver kit has been born in the Cairngorms for the first time in 400 years

A beaver kit has been born in the Cairngorms for the first time in 400 years

Baby beavers born wild in Cairngorms for first time in 400 years

An exhibition on reintroducing lynx is touring southern Scotland

An exhibition on reintroducing lynx is touring southern Scotland

Thousands flock to exhibition on reintroducing lynx to Scotland

The Northwoods Rewilding Network contains landholdings across Scotland

The Northwoods Rewilding Network contains landholdings across Scotland

Community rewilding does not result in rural depopulation, charity says

There is no reason people cannot exist alongside rewilding projects, writes Hugh Webster

There is no reason people cannot exist alongside rewilding projects, writes Hugh Webster

Rewilding communities in Scotland prove the movement isn't 'anti-people'

The largest recorded rise in jobs was at Trees for Life’s 4000-hectare Dundreggan estate near Loch Ness in the Highlands

The largest recorded rise in jobs was at Trees for Life’s 4000-hectare Dundreggan estate near Loch Ness in the Highlands

Rewilding jobs increase by 400 per cent since 2008, research finds

If you buy a patch of island ground for your bolthole, it appears to now be mandatory that you build the most ostentatious property you can

If you buy a patch of island ground for your bolthole, it appears to now be mandatory that you build the most ostentatious property you can

Highlands & Islands

Rhoda Meek: Can you make it uglier? Wild landscapes and those who want to change them

An exhibition on the potential reintroduction of lynx is set to tour southern Scotland

An exhibition on the potential reintroduction of lynx is set to tour southern Scotland

‘We want to listen’: Exhibition on lynx reintroduction to tour southern Scotland

Hamza Yassin said golden eagles were his favourite bird of prey

Hamza Yassin said golden eagles were his favourite bird of prey

Strictly star Hamza Yassin to speak at festival as golden eagle numbers soar

Campaigners want to see lynx reintroduced to the forests of Scotland

Campaigners want to see lynx reintroduced to the forests of Scotland

Lynx reintroduction to Scotland would cause 'stress' and 'anxiety', say sheep farmers