Three eagles among dead in Scotland's shameful tally

Scotland’s international reputation is at risk after the worst ever year for illegal poisoning of birds of prey.

Axe falls on 'erudite' body of commons experts

The coalition Government today announced it was abolishing a panel of experts which deals with common land in England and Wales.

Bridge will be latest link in new national trail

A vital link in a new national trail will be put into place in the next few months. Work has started on constructing a new path and timber bridge i...

Helly revenues stay strong despite global downturn

Helly Hansen, the Norway-based outdoors clothing company best known for its wicking base layer range, posted increased revenues last year, despite the global economic downturn.

Delight as footpath volunteers gain award

Volunteers who keep upland footpaths in good order have gained an award for their work. Last year, the unpaid teams working for the Fix the Fells p...

Injured gorge-scrambling student rescued after slip

A student was rescued after injuring himself while gorge scrambling in the Lake District. The 16-year-old was part of a supervised group from an ou...

MPs throw out mountain rescue tax-freeze bid

MPs have rejected a move to freeze the VAT hike that will hit mountain rescuers next year. And they threw out a Labour move to produce a report on ...

Trust says Highland gold bid puts wild land at risk

A conservation charity has objected to the reopening of a Highland gold mine. The John Muir Trust said plans to develop the workings near Tyndrum w...

School students' plaques will guide national trail walkers

Walkers on a national trail will be guided by plaques created by Yorkshire schoolchildren. The cast-metal plaques have been placed along the Dales ...