Latest news

Summer may be snowy for the Western Isles 13 May 2008 Snowy owls may breed in the UK for the first time in over 30 years, with the news that a male and a female have been spotted on North Lewis. Hopes are high that the pair may meet up and attempt to breed - something that hasn't happened since 1975 in Shetland.

On a wing and a prayer 5 May 2008 A coalition of conservation, countryside and welfare groups has called for increased efforts to tackle the illegal killing of the UK's birds of prey.

All aboard to set Forth on seabird cruises! 5 May 2008 RSPB is encouraging the public to join a voyage of natural history discovery on the Firth of Forth and help keep the pressure on our politicians to deliver a Marine Bill for Scotland that will protect the environment.

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Current issues

Menie Estate Golf Development RSPB Scotland has objected to an application by Trump International Golf Links for a golf course and resort development at Menie Estate, just north of Aberdeen. In addition to two golf courses with associated structures, permission is sought for a large hotel, 500 houses and 1,000 holiday homes. More...

Broubster Leans appeal Help us save Broubster Leans. Your gift today can help us maintain one of the most important wetlands in the UK, and protect the varied wildlife that lives there. More...

Contacts

Scotland Headquarters, Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 3TP
Tel: 0131 311 6500
E-mail: rspb.scotland@rspb.org.uk

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Project updates

Corncrake habitat management through the Nadair Trust

The Nàdair Trust launched projects in 2000 entitled 'Oronsay Reserve, Land and Countryside Management' and 'Corncrake & Chough Recovery, Land management and advice'. RSPB Scotland acted as the lead partner for both of these projects.

East Scotland Sea Eagles

On 22 June, 15 eagle chicks were flown in from Norway to RAF Kinloss, Moray, to start a new phase of reintroduction of (white-tailed) sea eagles to Scotland.

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Featured document

Scotland's renewable future

210Kb, PDF

RSPB Scotland is often most visible when objecting to proposed developments – but we are strongly in favour of well-designed and located renewable energy schemes in Scotland. This leaflet sets out how we believe Scotland can make the most of the opportunities for renewable energy generation without harming the environment; and how we can contribute to the development of this important industry.

Helping Nature to Help Us

972Kb, PDF

Scotland's biodiversity and the challenge of climate change - Our chance to get it right.

Document library

Recently published documents from Scotland.

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Job vacancies

Regional Reserves Manager - RSPB Scotland, Glasgow
Closes: 16 Jun 2008

Education Development Officer - RSPB Scotland, Perth and Kinross
Closes: 9 Jun 2008

Bird Friendly Schools Project Officer - RSPB Scotland, Glasgow
Closes: 30 May 2008

Field Teacher - RSPB Scotland, Inverness area
Closes: 27 May 2008

Field Teacher (Sulwath Connections) - RSPB Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway
Closes: 26 May 2008

East Scotland Membership Officer - RSPB Scotland, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth
Closes: 26 May 2008

Land Agent - RSPB Scotland, Edinburgh or Inverness
Closes: 22 May 2008

Regional Director, South and West - RSPB Scotland, Glasgow
Closes: 16 May 2008

Membership Development Team Administrator - RSPB Scotland, Edinburgh
Closes: 16 May 2008

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