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Warning to outdoor enthusiasts after tick-borne virus found in England
Health experts have warned that a new virus carried by ticks has been found in England. The UK Health Security Agency said the risk to the general ...
Public urged to enjoy Scots nature reserves as record numbers visit during year
Record numbers of visitors have visited Scotland’s national nature reserves during the year. NatureScot, the official government body for the out...
Firefighters tackle second blaze in two weeks at Pennine moorland site
Firefighters are battling a moorland blaze at the same site as a similar wildfire two weeks ago. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fir...
Plans revealed for latest 125-mile Morecambe Bay stretch of England Coast Path
Plans for the latest section of the England Coast Path have been revealed. If approved, the 125-mile stretch from Silecroft in Cumbria to Cleveleys...
John Muir Trust pays tribute after death of 'Mr Cairngorms' Adam Watson
The John Muir Trust has paid tribute to a mountain expert affectionately known as Mr Cairngorms, who died this week.
Campaigners fight fence plans at tycoon Getty's grandson's Chilterns farm
Access campaigners are fighting plans by the grandson of the late oil tycoon John Paul Getty II to build a deer fence across a public bridleway.
Police welcome Keith Riddoch's conviction for killing buzzard on pheasant shoot
A man has been found guilty of recklessly killing a protected bird of prey during a pheasant shoot in the Highlands.
Mountaineering Scotland urges walkers and hill-goers to consult deerstalking site
Mountaineering Scotland is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to check online before heading for the hills to avoid conflict between walkers and stalkers.
The outdoors in 2016: take a look back at a year of amazing events
A wild start to 2016 set the tone for the following 12 months with record-breaking rescue numbers, climbing achievements and astonishing challenges, making it a year to remember.
Year-long study will look at views on reintroducing lynx to Scotland
Three rewilding charities are launching a joint year-long study into the possible reintroduction of a big-cat species north of the border.
Trees for Life charity submits detailed plans for Highland 'rewilding centre'
A conservation charity has submitted plans for what it says is the world’s first rewilding centre in the Scottish Highlands.
Firefighters diverted from virus work after controlled burning causes wild fire
Fire chiefs have called for all controlled moorland burning to be halted after a blaze on the Pennine hills.
David Balharry appointed as new John Muir Trust boss
The John Muir Trust has appointed a respected conservationist and keen mountaineer as its new chief executive.
Tycoon Getty's grandson withdraws controversial Chilterns deer-fence bid
The grandson of the late oil tycoon John Paul II has withdrawn his plans to build a deer fence across a Chilterns bridleway.
Spare the glitter and use porridge to help Rudolph fly, says expert
Families helping Rudolph and his friends on Christmas Day are being advised he doesn’t need a glittering trail to find his way.
Yorkshire Dales planners say mock castle at Forbidden Corner must come down
National park bosses in the Yorkshire Dales are to order the demolition of a mock castle that was built without permission.
Sheepdog Nell rescued after spending 12 nights stuck in Lochaber gorge
A sheepdog was rescued from a Lochaber gorge after going missing for 12 days. Nell, a 12-year-old collie, was spotted by a member of public near th...
Scottish hillwalkers' deerstalking information service adds extra peaks to site
An online service that allows outdoor enthusiasts to check where deerstalking will take place has extended the number of hills covered.
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