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Foraging Fortnight launches an interactive virtual festival
Foraging Fortnight has announced a virtual festival to be hosted on Orkney this autumn. Read more -
Quarantine rule ends for travellers arriving from lower risk countries and territories
Public health measure lifted for some overseas travellers arriving in Scotland. Read more -
Local restrictions lifted in Dumfries and Galloway
Local restrictions in Dumfries and Galloway have been lifted following a cluster of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases last week in the Annan and Gretna... Read more -
3D app brings UK bumblebees to life on your phone
A wildlife app launched by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust gives users a new view of bumblebees through an augmented reality 3D function. Read more -
Public urged to report whale and dolphin sightings in Hebrides
The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is calling on members of the public to record their at-sea excursions and sightings of whales, dolphins,... Read more -
New campaign aims to increase regular support for RSABI
RSABI is launching an ambitious campaign to attract 500 new businesses and individuals to join their Supporter Scheme. Read more -
£10 million fund announced for Performing Arts Venues
A targeted £10 million fund to support Scotland’s performing arts venues has been announced by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop. Read more -
Measures to support outdoor hospitality
Pubs, restaurants and cafes in Scotland will have greater flexibility to make use of outside spaces, as outdoor hospitality resumes from 6 July. Read more -
Support for local produce in Dumfries & Galloway
A survey published this week by Dumfries & Galloway food brand, Savour the Flavours, has found ‘unprecedented’ levels of support in the region... Read more -
Dolphins spotted off Scottish Coast
Bottlenose dolphins have been seen in the Tay Estuary area and off the Fife coast by a surveying team from the University of St Andrews. Read more