Rousay Stoat removed after months-long search

Trappers, detection dogs and island volunteers have caught an invasive Stoat on the Orkney island, but monitoring must still establish whether it was the only animal present. More here >

One of Scotland's most important places for nature saved from destruction

Scottish Ministers have announced that they will save the internationally important wildlife site at Coul Links from a golf development that would have caused permanent and irreversible damage. More here >