Tag Archives: dolphins

How is Scotland’s east coast bottlenose dolphin population doing?

Posted on April 26, 2024 by NatureScot

The Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation (SAC), designated in 2005, protects the only resident population of bottlenose dolphins in the North Sea, which is the most northern resident bottlenose dolphin population in the world! In today’s blog, Rona Sinclair … Continue reading →

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The Leaping Dolphins

Posted on August 19, 2021 by NatureScot

A number of species of leumadairean – dolphins – can be seen in Scottish waters. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig There is a rocky point of land to the south of the village of Clachtoll in Assynt (North West Sutherland) which … Continue reading →

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Leumadairean na h-Alba

Posted on August 19, 2021 by NatureScot

Tha grunn ghnèithean de leumadairean rim faicinn timcheall chostaichean na h-Alba. Read in English Tha rubha creagach deas air a’ Chlach Tholl ann an Asainte air a bheil ainm gu math iomchaidh. À Rubha Leumair (no Rubha an Leumaire mar … Continue reading →

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Urban wildlife surprises

Posted on January 11, 2016 by NatureScot

The Aberdeen Green Times recently published an interesting item drawing attention to urban species that turn up unexpectedly and create a bit of a surprise. The focus of their article was the water rail, but it could just as easily … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Priority Marine Features – bottlenose dolphins

Posted on October 6, 2014 by NatureScot

Priority Marine Features (PMFs) are species and habitats that we consider to be conservation priorities in Scottish waters. Our coasts and seas are home to around 8,000 animal and plant species. The PMF list is used to help target future … Continue reading →

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Youth hostels and nature

Posted on May 12, 2014 by NatureScot

You can enjoy some of Scotland’s favourite species and habitats from the network of Scottish youth hostels dotted around the country. With accommodation to suit all tastes, there is something for everyone. The editor of SYHA’s Hosteller magazine, Jane Mackie, … Continue reading →

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Naturally Scottish

Posted on November 13, 2013 by NatureScot

Did you know that we have a series of booklets – free to download on our website – covering some of the most interesting species in Scotland ?  Our Naturally Scottish publications offer an insight into the lives of what … Continue reading →

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