Campaigners outside SSE's offices in Glasgow holding a banner which reads: "Stop Berwick Bank"
Today we gathered outside SSE's Glasgow office to urge them to stop the Berwick Bank offshore wind farm.
Together we delivered a petition signed by 12,500 people opposing this damaging project.
@seabirdcentre.bsky.social @n-t-s.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social
🗣️ ‘People can’t believe how lucky we are to have this as an office’
At our RSPB Abernethy nature reserve some very large diggers are making some very delicate movements to restore peatlands in this incredible landscape.
Watch the full video on YouTube 👇
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The 2026 Nature of Scotland Awards are OPEN for entries 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Tell us about the amazing action for nature taking place across Scotland. Submit your nomination and celebrate the passionate people protecting our wildlife and wild places 🏆 🌿
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Two Swifts in flight against blue sky
Scotland is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world.
Developments can – and must – be a part of the solution to turn things around.
Ahead of the Scottish election, our manifesto calls for new developments to help restore nature in Scotland 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/new...
A blue tile with a blue and green chevron banner along the top. The words are a quote and read: "The climate and nature crisis demands urgent action. Fortunately, nature offers many solutions. Restoring Scotland’s peatlands and planting trees have a vital role to play in tackling climate change by locking away carbon. But this new report shows the Scottish Government’s current plans don’t match the level of ambition needed to reach Net Zero by 2045. Especially when it comes to supporting the reduction of greenhouse emissions from agriculture. The next Scottish Government must develop a clearer and more joined up plan; one that makes the most of nature-based solutions. The next Land Use Strategy must set out the changes needed to reduce emissions. And, the upcoming Rural Support Plan must provide better support for farmers and crofters to produce food while taking action for climate and nature. If we get this right, we can grow a greener, healthier and more secure future for Scotland for generations to come."
Today’s report from the Climate Change Committee backs up what we’ve been saying to the Scottish Government.
The Climate Change Plan is not good enough. Scotland needs bolder action to reach our climate targets.
Read the report 👉 www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
Male Capercaillie in pine forest
Encouraging news for one of our rarest birds 🎉
RSPB Abernethy has recorded 30 lekking male Capercaillie in 2025 – a 50% increase in five years.
There is still a long way to go, but through innovative habitat management and collaboration this threatened species could have a brighter future 💪
Fulmar in flight over the sea
Scotland’s marine environment is one of our greatest treasures.
Sadly, seabirds and other wildlife are dying from being caught in fishing gear in Scottish waters.
Ahead of Holyrood elections, our manifesto calls on the next government to stop this needless loss 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/new...
Brilliant! Well done everyone who helped this new law progress. Hopefully this is the turning point for nature in Scotland, where we really start helping our nature recover!
Group smiling and holding up their signs and bird puppets outside Scottish Parliament
Close up of sign which reads 'Swifties for Swift Bricks!' with a picture of Taylor Swift
Three members of RSPB staff stand together smiling holding a Curlew puppet, a Puffin puppet and a Swift puppet
Swift puppet next to Scottish parliament entrance
Today we raised our voices outside Scottish Parliament in one last push to ensure politicians stand up for Scotland's nature.
The Natural Environment Bill could be a game-changer - introducing nature targets and Swift bricks. The final debate starts today, we hope to see major wins for wildlife.
Close up profile of Herring Gull with black background
Gulls are in serious trouble in Scotland.
These remarkable birds are facing significant pressures. A recent report revealed licensed control could have contributed to declines ➡️ rspb.org.uk/scotland/news/licensed-gull-control-in-scotland
We must balance the needs of protected species and people.
Text that states: “Including the proposed Berwick Bank offshore windfarm in the Contracts for Difference scheme is a crushing blow for marine wildlife in Scotland and beyond. When 62% of seabird species are in decline across the UK, it is an absolute disgrace that public money will be used to support what is predicted to be one of the world’s most damaging windfarms for birds. "A development that will kill will tens of thousands of seabirds over its lifetime and push species like Kittiwakes and Puffins closer to extinction in Scotland is unsupportable on every level. "What’s more, measures needed to try and compensate for the impact of Berwick Bank would need to be so great this one windfarm could effectively block the progress of other less harmful projects. Anne McCall, Director, RSPB Scotland
The UK Government’s decision to include Berwick Bank in the Contracts for Difference scheme is a disaster for Scotland’s seabirds.
Killing tens of thousands of these incredible birds isn’t just reckless, it could push many species towards extinction.
Our Policy Advisor @lloydaustin3.bsky.social gave evidence to Net Zero Committee on the draft Climate Change Plan & shared concerns it doesn't rise to the challenge of the emergency. The plan must be strengthened in key sectors and reliance on NETs reduced
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Tl:dr - We obviously need to build more (tho public need convincing that will lower prices) but pitting housing vs nature is surest way to erode support for housing. Instead a focus on protecting nature and integrating green spaces likely to go down better. www.ft.com/content/f456...
A photograph of the beach at Coul Links in the snow
🙏 A huge thank you to the more than 17,000 people who have spoken up to save Coul Links from a golf course that would cause irreparable damage to this incredible place and its unique wildlife.
We’re now waiting for ministers to make a decision.
Add your voice: action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/...
A male hen harrier sat in heather
A bright blue tile with an RSPB Scotland logo and a quote saying “We are delighted at the closure of a loophole in legislation that governs grouse shooting. During scrutiny of the Natural Environment Bill, the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee gave decisive support to a Scottish Government amendment. If the amended legislation is supported by the wider Parliament next year, it will restore the meaningful deterrent to the illegal killing of birds of prey that was originally intended by the Scottish Parliament in their passing of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Act. It will now recognise that, in some cases, a wildlife crime offence which happens away from a licenced area may “support or benefit the activities permitted by the licence” – that is grouse shoot management – as well as allowing consideration of “relevant offences”. NatureScot could then consider such offenses with respect to the suspension or revocation of a grouse shooting licence.”
🎉The good news just keeps coming!
Late last night, MSPs voted in favour of using the Natural Environment Bill to close an unintended loophole in legislation to licence grouse moor shooting.
This is a major step forward in protecting Scotland’s wildlife.
Full quote in image 👇
📷: Andy Hay
A bright blue sky with many swifts flying
A swift face poking out of a swift brick
Scotland’s Swifts are in trouble! Numbers are plummeting.
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
"Reprieve for Scotland's environment" would be a better headline but this is a good article on a critical issue. Hopefully Scottish Government now just drop the enormously worrying Part 2 from what is otherwise generally a very welcome bit of legislation.
A drone shot from above a forest dusted in snow
A bright blue tile with a green and blue chevron banner across the top and the words “Today wildlife in Scotland got a much-needed reprieve. We’re delighted MSPs voted to remove Part 2 of the Natural Environment Bill, which poses a serious threat to nature through powers that would undermine our most important wildlife protections. This Bill should be a turning point for Scotland’s nature, offering real hope to restore our cherished wildlife. We are one step closer to it being the win wildlife needs, but we must make sure Part 2 is not put back in when it gets to the final stage.”
📢Great news! Today, MSPs voted to remove Part 2 of the Natural Environment Bill, a serious threat to wildlife.
Thanks to everyone who spoke up! 🐦🌱
We’re not out of the woods yet though as it could return. Help us keep the pressure up for the Bill’s final stage: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
The world is upside down.
The Natural Environment Bill could be a turning point for Scotland’s nature. But Part 2 of the Bill threatens our most important wildlife protections. A Bill meant to help nature should not put it at risk!
Email your MSPs 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Crested tit (small bird with black and white head with a crest, brown wings and white belly) sat on a lichen covered tree stump
Snowy trees from above in a background image with a banner saying The Natural Environment Bill. Urge your MSPs to stand up for nature by supporting strong nature targets, measures to help endangered species like Swift bricks and the deletion of part 2
Help nature now! 🌱🐝🐦
Tomorrow is the first debate looking at potential changes to the Natural Environment Bill.
Tell your MSPs you want it to include strong targets, Swift bricks and no powers to weaken wildlife protections. It only take a minute 👉 action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
A close-up photo of a puffin with the words Help us fight a big threat to Scotland's wildlife
A Red Squirrel scampering down the side of a tree with the words Tell your MSPs: Yes to nature targets and swift bricks with a big green tick and No to part 2 with a red cross
The Natural Environment Bill could restore nature across Scotland. 🐦🌱🐝
But there's a problem.
Part of the Bill introduces powers that threaten our most important wildlife protections.
A nature Bill shouldn't do that! Join us in calling for this to be fixed 👉
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
I’ve spoken up for Scotland’s nature!
The Natural Environment Bill's next debate on 19 November must make sure its strong enough to restore wildlife, protect our future, and unite us in recovery.
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
An aerial photograph of Coul Links with the words "SAVE COUL LINKS" in the centre.
There’s still time to #SaveCoulLinks.
A year ago, we gave evidence about the irreparable damage a golf course would do to this incredible place.
Its fate is in the hands of Scottish Ministers. Nearly 18,000 of you have asked them to stand up for nature.
Campaigners dressed as a Wildcat, a Puffin, a Bumblebee and a Squirrel hold signs outside the Scottish Parliament which read: "Protect our Home" and "Nature Targets Now"
The Natural Environment Bill: is it a trick or a treat for nature? Yesterday MSPs debated the Bill in Parliament. It was great to hear so many MSPs talking passionately about nature and supporting the introduction of ambitious, legally-binding nature restoration targets. These targets are key. They could help us move beyond simply minimising damage to nature to actually reversing the decline of species and habitats across Scotland. But there’s a big problem. Part 2 of the Bill threatens to weaken our most important wildlife protections. There should be no place for this in a Bill that aims to restore nature. The Natural Environment Bill is a once-in-a-generation chance to turn things around for Scotland’s nature, but we must get the detail right.
Is Scotland's Natural Environment Bill a trick or a treat for nature?
Yesterday MSPs backed legal targets to restore wildlife, and many called for Part 2 to be fixed.
This is a once-in-a-generation chance to turn things around for nature - we must get it right.
Crested tit - a small bird with a brownish belly, tail and wings, black throat and black and white crest - stares at the camera while sat on a lichen clad wooden stump
📣Help nature today.🐦🌱
We’ve a once-in-a-generation chance to turn things around for Scotland's wildlife and wild places.
On Thursday MSPs will debate the Natural Environment Bill. Let them know you want a safe future for Red Squirrels, Puffins, Swifts and more 👉
action.rspb.org.uk/page/177329/...
Today at Scottish Parliament, MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill.
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
Shout out to Swifts this #WorldMigratoryBirdDay!
These aerial acrobats have left our skies for winter, but fewer Swifts are returning to Scotland in spring each year.
You can help 👉 Join our call to get Swift bricks in the Natural Environment Bill: action.rspb.org.uk/page/177329/...
A photograph of muirburn taking place on a moorland
Yesterday the Scottish Government announced a further delay to the implementation of muirburn licencing.
That very same day, a muirburn in Aberdeenshire got out of control and started a wildfire.
We can’t afford any more delay. 👇
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