Net Zero Scotland

Net Zero Scotland The need to take action to tackle climate change is more urgent than ever. Find out what you can do at www.netzeronation.scot

So, as part of the global effort to fight the climate emergency Scotland has set an ambitious target to become net zero by 2045. Net Zero Scotland is a Scottish Government campaign.

Nothing is impaw-sible with your canine companion. 🐕Paws on Plastic encourages us to pick up litter whilst on our daily ...
28/05/2026

Nothing is impaw-sible with your canine companion. 🐕

Paws on Plastic encourages us to pick up litter whilst on our daily dog walks.

By removing litter dog owners are playing their part in fighting plastic pollution to prevent their furry friends from injury or illness, helping to protect animals and wildlife both on land and in the sea.

Not only is this simple, positive action good for the planet, but it’s also great for our mental health to do something that has an immediate, visible impact for our community.

The initiative was founded in 2018 by primary school teacher Marion Montgomery and the community is removing over 42 million pieces of litter every year from our streets, beaches, parks and countryside.

📸: Paws on Plastic

(Charity number: SCO51306)

Bees and other pollinators are vital for Scotland’s biodiversity. If we didn’t have bees, we wouldn't have many of our b...
20/05/2026

Bees and other pollinators are vital for Scotland’s biodiversity. If we didn’t have bees, we wouldn't have many of our beautiful plants and trees or the crops which provide so much of our food.🌍

However, all pollinator populations face challenges due to changes in land use, habitat loss, diseases, pesticides and climate change.

We can all do more to provide food and shelter for our pollinators:
🐝 Reduce mowing to create a wildflower patch, strip or meadow.
🐝 Plant hedgerows, they offer a habitat for wildlife that fences can’t match.
🐝 Aim to have pollinator-friendly plants flowering between March and October – the key period for pollinators.
🐝 Share cuttings with neighbours where possible and save money on buying plants and seeds.

For more tips on how to make space for nature visit: www.nature.scot/makespace

Spending time in nature is good for you.🌳Getting outdoors and connecting with the natural world can reduce stress, lift ...
11/05/2026

Spending time in nature is good for you.🌳

Getting outdoors and connecting with the natural world can reduce stress, lift your mood and even help you sleep better.

So, whether it's a walk in the park or a trip to the countryside, let's all make the most of what nature has to offer for our mental and physical wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 11–17 May, making now a great time to get outdoors and feel the benefits.

You can check the Scottish Outdoor Access Code to read up on your rights and responsibilities outdoors before you go: www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot

May is National Walking Month so let’s take advantage of the better weather and walk or wheel where possible, rather tha...
04/05/2026

May is National Walking Month so let’s take advantage of the better weather and walk or wheel where possible, rather than taking the car. For example, walk or wheel to the local shops instead of driving there. 🚶‍♀️

Swapping the car for walking or wheeling can be a great opportunity for us to enjoy the fresh air and feel better. It can also help lower pollution in our local area and make the air we share much cleaner and healthier for us, our community and our wildlife.

Will you be walking more this National Walking Month?

Get ready for No Mow May.💚There are many ways we can all make space for nature this month, like letting our lawns grow l...
27/04/2026

Get ready for No Mow May.💚

There are many ways we can all make space for nature this month, like letting our lawns grow longer to give bees and other pollinators a chance to feast on uncut dandelions and other native flowers.🐝

Reducing mowing can also create a wildflower patch or meadow which encourages biodiversity to thrive.

Help encourage others in your community to restore and regenerate nature by sharing photos of your gardens, window boxes and favourite parks using .

We’ll share as many as we can on our stories over the next month.

By posting your photo with this hashtag, you are giving us consent to feature it on our story.

It’s puffin season in Scotland!Known as the 'clowns of the seas', these beloved birds can be spotted along the Scottish ...
24/04/2026

It’s puffin season in Scotland!

Known as the 'clowns of the seas', these beloved birds can be spotted along the Scottish coast at places like the Isle of May, Fidra and Craigleith.

Despite their iconic status, Atlantic puffins are actually one of the many Scottish seabirds under threat. The climate crisis is warming our oceans and reducing the energy‑rich fish puffins rely on for food. Invasive rats are preying on their eggs and chicks, while increasingly frequent storms, oil spills, and the emerging threat of bird flu are all contributing to their decline.

We can work together to protect our oceans and the amazing wildlife, including puffins, that call them home.

To find out how you and your community can help protect nature, visit: www.netzeronation.scot/take-action/nature-and-outdoors

15/04/2026

Spring has truly begun.🌷

Take the time to explore your local area this spring and see all the beauty that nature has to offer.

Walking home from work or school, or choosing to walk to the shops instead of driving, is a great chance to enjoy nature as a new season begins. It can also be good for our health and the health of the planet.🌍

The migration of birds between far flung countries and continents is one of the wonders of the natural world.💚 Winter is...
07/04/2026

The migration of birds between far flung countries and continents is one of the wonders of the natural world.💚

Winter isn’t the only time that birds such as swans and waders migrate to Scotland to escape harsher winters further north. As these winter visitors leave our shores, they switch places with summer migrants that arrive in spring to rear their young.

The spring migration sees some birds fly thousands of miles over seas, mountains and deserts to be with us, in what is one of nature’s most incredible shows of stamina.

Birds such as osprey, swifts, swallows, redstarts, willow warblers and arctic tern, and more have already started to be spotted across Scotland.

Not only is the bird migration beautiful to watch it, also provides key benefits to our environment. These include pest control, food sources for other wildlife and sustaining the interconnectedness of global ecosystems.

You can get involved in protecting these incredible journeys by recording your sightings. This helps scientists track how migration patterns are shifting as our climate changes.

You can record bird sightings with The Scottish Ornithologists' Club on their website: www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/bird-recording

01/04/2026

Scotland is home to some truly remarkable wildlife including the Scottish wildcat - one of our most iconic and rare native species.

The Royal Zoological Society for Scotland and partners are working hard to rebuild our wildcat populations from low levels and help them thrive across Scotland for generations to come by providing the habitat they need.

Stay up to date on the wildcats’ journey at Saving Wildcats🐾

Video credit: Saving Wildcats


As we approach the Scottish Parliament Election on 7 May, you'll notice reduced activity across our social channels. Tha...
26/03/2026

As we approach the Scottish Parliament Election on 7 May, you'll notice reduced activity across our social channels. Thank you for your continued support - we'll be back to our regular schedule soon.

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