Scots' wish-list includes end to birds-of-prey persecution

Scots want to see an end to the persecution of birds of prey. The finding was one of the top five things the public wants in a survey that revealed...

Cononish gold mine gets the go-ahead from planners

A controversial plan to reopen a goldmine in a Highlands national park was given the go-ahead today. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Par...

Hitch halts lift-off of rocket carrying new sat-nav system

The launch of the first two satellites in a new system that would provide greater navigational accuracy for outdoor enthusiasts has been delayed.

National park boss recommends goldmine go-ahead

A national park boss has recommended the reopening of a goldmine in the Highlands despite it being against the park authority’s landscape policy.

Avalanche victim's memorial fund offers climbing expedition cash

Trustees of a fund set up in memory of a climber who died in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands are offering financial help for mountaineering expeditions.

Temperature drop catches out Lakeland climate-change visitors

A group of visitors looking at climate change in a national park were caught out by a sudden variation in the local climate as temperatures plunged by 12C overnight.

Pennine Bridleway bridge design gains plaudits

A bridge carrying a bridleway over a river has been highly commended for its outstanding design. The structure, which carries the Pennine Bridleway...

Chief hails 'commonsense' decision on Lakes and Dales park extensions

The decision to recommend the enlargement of two English national parks has been hailed as a victory for commonsense.

National Trust campaign goes on as Cameron moves to quell disquiet

The head of the National Trust has urged the charity’s members and supporters to continue pressuring the coalition Government over concerns about changes to planning laws.