Wildlife
Protecting A Pioneer – Jim Crumley
Jim recalls guarding the first osprey nest in Stirlingshire armed only with a torch and loud-hailer – and being rewarded with many magical sights.
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Facts
Five Fascinating Facts – Gannets
Scotland is famous for its gannet population. Gannets can be spotted in colonies across the country, mainly on coastal cliffs and remote islands.
Outdoor Scotland
COVID-19 Mountain Safety Guidance!
Mountaineering Scotland issues its latest advice for walkers, climbers and skiers on keeping it safe in the hills this winter.
Wildlife
Domain Of Our Winter Wren
Jim Crumley investigates how can the tiny winter wren – social yet territorial – presume to look down upon a golden eagle in the Cairngorms.
Community
Wonderful Winter Gallery
There's nothing better than a spectacular cold snap. You've shared with us some incredible wintry scenes from across Scotland this year and we've collated a glittering gallery for you.
Facts
Five Fascinating Facts – Goshawk
The goshawk can be spotted in very specific areas of Scotland as this bird of prey continues to steadily recolonise the land after extinction. Discover more!
Wildlife
The Riddle Of Gannets – Jim Crumley
Jim Crumley ponders why a trio of sea-going young gannets are on the wing so far from their natural habitat.
Wildlife
Life At The Water’s Edge
Jim Crumley never tires of visiting the Tay estuary to spot oystercatchers, redshanks, sea eagles and more...
Wildlife
Fantastic Mr Fox – Jim Crumley
Jim Crumley has an extraordinary and particularly interesting encounter with a fox… “Midwinter and all dulled but the wind and the stars. The dead of the dark winter; stretching […]
Wildlife
Discover Sea Eagles In The East
Sea Eagles in Fife?! Jim Crumley still finds it hard to get his head around the idea, but after days of searching, he caught a tantalising glimpse of them.
