NatureScot has launched its consultation on the first voluntary, industry standard for peatland restoration, for anyone involved in caring for peatlands. The guidance includes principles for...
Peatland restoration standard: consultation
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SCA News: Blog
A super El Niño is coming
The Earth is about to enter an extremely strong climate phase that could cause major disruption on a planet-wide scale. This “super El Niño” - or “Godzilla El Niño” - threatens to make 2027 the...
Waternish Wildlife Alliance petition to stop destruction of maerl bed
At Ardmore Bay, Waternish, SSEN plans to lay a cable across a centuries-old maerl bed, a vital blue carbon sink and a declining and threatened habitat. This is despite NatureScot recommendations...
Scotland fisheries and protection of the marine environment
More than 15,000 people have signed the Our Seas petition to protect at least 30% of inshore waters from bottom-trawling and dredging. If you want to know more about where each party...
Rag Tag and Textile’s new Skills Cafe
by Gill TerryRagTag has received funding from Highland Council under its Reuse and Repair Fund to run a Skills Cafe in Broadford. The purpose of this will be to upskill individuals in a range of...
The Scottish Food Commission
The Scottish Food Commission was launched in March 2026 with the vision of "Making food work for all." Their remit is to oversee the development and implementation of the Good Food Nation Act to...