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Don’t cut the life from Scotland’s countryside

The Scottish Government has proposed to cut crucial funds without which our natural environment could be irreparably damaged. We urgently need you to take action today. More...

Uplands, view east from summit of Cairngorm across strath Nethy to Bynack Moor

Help oppose the proposed Hunterston coal-fired power station

The proposals for a hugely damaging new coal-fired power station at Hunterston have not gone away. If you still haven’t said no to Hunterston, now’s the time! More...

Mudflat with birdfootprints across it, Malden, Essex

Stepping up for Nature

Nature is in big trouble, and the need for us to step up and help has never been more urgent. More...

Woodland sunrise taken at RSPB Headquarters

Nature of Scotland Awards

Find out about our new awards, which recognise excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement in Scottish nature conservation. More...

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    Job vacancies

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    Community Information and Tourism OfficerArgyll5 February
    Community Information and Tourism OfficerArgyll and Bute5 February
    Lifelong Learning Manager, RSPB ScotlandPerth and Kinross6 February

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    About

    Scotland is amazing for wildlife. The variety of species and habitats is outstanding - from golden eagles to otters, red squirrels to wintering geese and huge seabird colonies - all set among rugged mountains, moorland, ancient Caledonian pine forests and miles of coastline.

    Latest news

    Nuthatch sightings top Big Garden Birdwatch wish-list

    26 January 2012

    RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch returns 28th-29th January

    		Nuthatch on branch

    Climate change body arrives in Scotland to steer peatland restoration

    24 January 2012

    RSPB Scotland urges Scottish Government to ‘make good’ on manifesto pledge

    		Lochans and peat bog at the RSPB Forsinard nature reserve, Scotland

    Scotland’s farmers and crofters urged to sign up for free farmland bird survey

    23 January 2012

    RSPB Scotland Volunteer & Farmer Alliance project celebrates 10th anniversary

    		Wild bird cover crop trial at Hope Farm

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    Offices

    Scotland Headquarters

    2 Lochside View
    Edinburgh Park
    Edinburgh
    EH12 9DH
    Tel: 0131 317 4100

    East Scotland Regional Office

    10 Albyn Terrace
    Aberdeen
    Aberdeenshire
    AB10 1YP
    Tel: 01224 624824

    North Scotland Regional Office

    Etive House
    Beechwood Park
    Inverness
    IV2 3BW
    Tel: 01463 715000
    E-mail: nsro@rspb.org.uk

    South and West Scotland Regional Office

    10 Park Quadrant
    Glasgow
    G3 6BS
    Tel: 0141 331 0993
    E-mail: glasgow@rspb.org.uk

    Other offices

    Our work

    Conservation
    Scotland has enjoyed numerous conservation successes.
    Farming
    Scotland has nearly five million hectares under agricultural management, so farming and crofting have an enormous impact on the landscape and wildlife.
    Education
    From booklets about rare bees to campaigning for more sustainable development education in schools, the RSPB's education work in Scotland covers a wide range.
    Policy
    RSPB Scotland works to develop policies that reflect Scotland's identity, species and habitats
    Protecting wildlife sites
    The RSPB makes the case for birds in Scotland by commenting on a range of development and land use proposals each year that could affect important places for birds.

    Visit the Our work pages for more.

    Featured documents

    Bringing life back to the bogs

    Bringing life back to the bogs

    3.3Mb, PDF

    A new beginning for Scotland's majestic Flow Country.

    Date: 5 August 2011

    The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland 2010

    The illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland 2010

    1.77Mb, PDF

    A review of the illegal killing of birds of prey in Scotland in 2010.

    Date: 12 September 2011

    The Power of Scotland Secured

    The Power of Scotland Secured

    1.73Mb, PDF

    RSPB Scotland in conjunction with Friends of the Earth Scotland and WWF Scotland have produced a report showing that it is possible to have a clean, green energy supply in Scotland. The analysis shows that Scotland could phase out all fossil fuel and nuclear power by 2030, maintain a secure electricity supply and generate significant revenue from renewable exports.

    Date: 22 February 2011

    Documents

    Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy

    Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy

    169Kb, PDF

    RACCE Committee debate

    Date: 18 January 2012

    RSPB Scotland response to the Scottish Climate Change Bill

    RSPB Scotland response to the Scottish Climate Change Bill

    616Kb, PDF

    RSPB Scotland welcomes the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order (ROS). We believe that the development of renewable energy will have a vital part to play in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change.

    Date: 13 January 2012

    RSPB Scotland’s response to the Scottish Woodland Expansion Advisory Group consultation, January 2012

    RSPB Scotland’s response to the Scottish Woodland Expansion Advisory Group consultation, January 2012

    576Kb, PDF

    Forestry expansion in Scotland needs to be done carefully to protect and enhance the wildlife of native woods, open ground habitats and for key bird species.

    Date: 11 January 2012

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