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RSPB slams 'Victorian attitudes' after discovery of poisoned red kite

An investigator has criticised ‘Victorian attitudes’ to wildlife after it was revealed a red kite was poisoned.

Job done: Eden fell-care volunteers rebuild wall and demolish cake

Volunteers working on a Lakeland project rebuilt a section of drystone wall and managed to demolish 300 pieces of cake.

Minister Aileen McLeod launches scheme to boost eagle numbers in Borders

Up to a dozen golden eagles could grace the skies of southern Scotland, a minister said. The Scottish Government’s environment minister Aileen Mc...

Scientists reveal plan to cover Kinder Scout in green slime

Conservationists plan to cover parts of the Peak District’s highest hill in green slime. Walkers have been warned to expect scenes reminiscent of...

Aberdeenshire gamekeeper George Mutch jailed for killing goshawk

A gamekeeper has been jailed for four months for killing a protected bird of prey. George Mutch of Kildrummy, was found guilty of four offences inv...

Ramblers 'overjoyed' as 2020 announced as England Coast Path end date

The country’s biggest walkers’ charity has welcomed the coalition Government’s announcement of a completion date for the England Coast Path.

RSPB welcomes Marks and Spencer stores' grouse sales suspension

One of the UK’s top retailers said it won’t stock red grouse in its stores this year. Marks & Spencer said it could not guarantee a responsible...

Highland raptor poisoning reward now £14,000 as separate deaths probed

A reward of almost £14,000 is now on offer to try to catch the killer of 16 birds of prey in the Highlands.

Poison found as Highland bird of prey death toll rises to 13

Police have discovered more dead birds of prey in an area of the Highlands where six were found earlier this month.

Officials tighten controls on four estates in Scots wildlife crime hotspots

Scotland’s official outdoors body has clamped down on four properties where it says there is evidence of wildlife crime.

Scotland to gain new Great Trossachs nature reserve, but lose six others

Scotland will gain one new national nature reserve, but lose six, the Government’s advisory body has decided.

Ex-Cardross gamekeeper James O'Reilly sentenced after trapped buzzard found

A former gamekeeper on as Stirlingshire estate has been sentenced to a community order after a buzzard was found in a trap.

Buzzard numbers recovering, but kestrels in decline, Scottish raptor study finds

A study of birds of prey in Scotland has found that, while some species are recovering from low numbers, kestrels are becoming rarer north of the border.

The outdoors year in view: our look back at the events of 2014

Here's grough's look over the shoulder at 12 months' of outdoor action...

North Wales Police appeal for help after second peregrine falcon poisoning

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a peregrine falcon was poisoned. North Wales Police said tests confirmed the protected bird died...

Police raid farms as Black Isle raptor death toll rises to 19

More dead birds of prey have been found on the Black Isle as police launched a series of raids on farms in the area.

£5,000 reward offered as Highland bird of prey deaths rise to 16

Police in the Highlands have again appealed for information after more dead birds of prey were found in an area near Conon Bridge.

Mountaineers tell Welsh minister: give us access to sea cliffs

Access laws in Wales should be simplified, mountaineers told a minister. The British Mountaineering Council said a review of legislation by the Wel...