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• Epic Migration of Shetland Island Birds

  Advances in modern technology are helping researchers track migration patterns of birds and other animals in a way that has never before been possible – with some mind-boggling results. It ...

• The Kelpies – Monuments to the Past and Future

  Standing alongside the Forth and Clyde Canal as a tribute to the significant role played by horses in the development of Scotland's industry, The Kelpies are two 30m tall horse-head ...

• Glasgow to Host XX Commonwealth Games

  Set to take place in Glasgow from the 23rd of July through to the 3rd of August, the 2014 Commonwealth Games will feature 70 teams participating in a total of 261 events in 17 different ...

• Discover Scotland’s Elusive Otters

  With their dense fur, webbed feet, and ears and noses that can close when underwater, Otters are well adapted for living in and around water. While European otter (Lutra lutra) populations ...

• Explore the Great Glen Canoe Trail

  Stretching over a distance of sixty miles between Fort William and Inverness, the Great Glen Canoe Trail is the first of its kind in Scotland. Winding its way through natural lochs and ...

• Visit the Island of Ulva

  With its history of human habitation going back to prehistoric times, the island of Ulva in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, and has some ...

• How To Find The Right Wood Fuels, Wood Fuel supplier in the UK

  ‍‍Wood fuel is the natural fuel source for most trees and plants. It’s also the most accessible type of wood, so it’s a great choice for those who live in areas where there’s ...

• Daubenton’s Bats: Vital to the Ecology

  Found throughout Scotland, particularly in rural areas, Daubenton's bats are an important part of the ecology as they keep insect populations in check, eating up to fifty percent of their ...

• Take a Stroll Through Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden

  The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) developed from humble beginnings on a relatively small patch of ground at Holyrood Park in 1670, to a huge and diverse collection of living and ...