Rhododendron Qiaojianense looking good in garden.

Ever thought about working in conservation? Our new Volunteer Assistant Ranger Internship is a great way to build experience and gain industry recognised qualifications. 🌱 There are four roles available which will support our work on reserves across Perthshire and Angus. 🔗 bit.ly/3QWK5pw

Fantastic to see this on the news today. buff.ly/vMAncAw #ScotlandsRainforest

A new report from wildlife charity Buglife reveals that pesticides from common flea and tick treatments are now widespread in rivers across Britain and may be contributing to major declines in freshwater invertebrates bit.ly/4b1Pu50

On Thursday 4 June, @scotlink.bsky.social is bringing people together outside Holyrood to demand action for nature – with speakers, live music and a crowd ready to make some noise! More details & sign-up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stand-up-f... #NatureRecovery #GenerationRestoration #WildFuture

I just signed a @scotrewilding.bsky.social petition: Scotland Needs a Nature Minister. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sc...

Bottom trawling removes both animals and habitat.

Ruth Tingay's commentary at the end is a must read. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/05/14/s...

Did you know developments need to consider outdoor access rights? Statutory access rights apply to the majority of land and inland water in Scotland and public rights of way, public roads, core paths, Heritage Paths, Scottish Hill Tracks, Scotland’s Great Trails... [1/2] 📷Graham Marr

First Large Red Damselfly in garden this year.

Want the latest ScotWays news, updates, and access information straight to your inbox? 📬 Sign up to our E‑newsletter here: scotways.com/sign-up-to-e... 📷Richard Barron

Painted Lady in East Ayrshire today enjoying the dandelions.

Drifting North has been longlisted for the 2026 Highland Book Prize. Very humbled to find this out and thank you to everyone who has supported the project.

Latest on the 7-year Radical Road closure. Deadline to comment on an application for permanent fencing is 13 Jan. Hopefully @ramblersscotland.bsky.social is on the case - and anyone else who is fed up with this blocked historic path in Holyrood Park parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/01/02/h...

Another 'missing' Hen Harrier, this time in the Moorfoot Hills, south of Edinburgh - a well known hotbed of illegal raptor persecution over several decades. #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/20/s...

New independent report reveals locations of poisoned raptors in northern England 2015 - 2023 - info that has been suppressed by Govt. #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/17/n...

Sadly, we have to report the death of three of the four young Hen Harriers that were tagged this summer thanks to donations from our supporters. #birds #conservation www.henharrierday.uk/news/devasta...

If anyone needed an example of how things are in the lived working countryside, how risky it is to speak up, & those old, stupid tropes ('the eternal & under-acknowledged truth..is the preachy & intrusive paternalism of city dwellers') check the comments under yesterday's Guardian Country Diary 1/4

It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.

Tree Sparrows back

How hard can it be to decide to protect wildlife, the environment & people from the toxic effects of poisonous lead ammunition? #BanLead #RaptorResearch #Ornithology raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/03/18/u...

Spring begins...