An introduction to lichens
A lichen isn’t a plant and it isn’t an animal, it is a composite organism.
Otter signs and tracks
A short introductory guide on what to look for when walking along our coastline in order to get a better idea of the presence of the often-elusive otter.
Pine Marten (Martes martes)
In northern Scotland we are privileged to live close to, and occasionally see, one of the rarest native mammals found in Britain – the Pine marten
Coconut Scented Milkcap (Lactarius Glyciosmus)
September is a good month to be spotting and smelling this fungus in North Sutherland!…
Moths: a look into the early stages.
My focus is in moths and I therefore wanted to use this holiday as an opportunity to run traps and also carry out daytime fieldwork. An article by visiting naturalist Sam Gray
Shark Finning
As part of our aim to give young people a platform, this is an article…
Moon jellyfish or common jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)
Gaelic: Muir-tèachd Where to look The Moon jellyfish, Britain’s most common jellyfish, is widespread in…
Have I found a dragonfly?
A brief introduction to Dragonflies in the North Sutherland area. By Don Matthews.
Sow Farr Sow Good Project
Funded by Naturescot via Volunteering Matters Action Earth. Over the summer of 2022, through to…
Flapper Skate – Dipturus intermedius
Status: Critically Endangered Flapper skates occur in the northern North Sea and off Scotland’s north-west…