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Plantain leaf beetle

Rare Orcadian beastie gets a new name: introducing the Peedie Reid Gablo 

The rare Plantain Leaf Beetle has gained a new Orcadian name following a schools’ competition held b...

Read More 14 May 2026
Rare Shetland beetle gets new name: introducing da Peerie Red Scarred Wan 

Rare Shetland beetle gets new name: introducing da Peerie Red Scarred Wan 

Students at Baltasound Primary School have come up with a new name for one of Shetland's rarest beas...

Read More 7 May 2026
Introducing da Peerie Red Scarred Wan!

Introducing da Peerie Red Scarred Wan!

The rare Plantain Leaf Beetle has a new name in Shetland - and an animation to go with it!...

Read More 6 May 2026
Common pipistrelle bat in flight

Cuireadh do dhaoine òga buaidh a thoirt air glèidhteachas nan ialtagan ann an Earra-Ghàidheal ’s sna h-Eileanan A-Staigh san àm ri teachd

Tha buidheann glèidhteachais ùr fo stiùireadh òigridh ga chur air bhog ann an Earra-Ghàidheal ’s sna...

Read More 17 April 2026
Common Pipistrelle bat on a tree

Young people invited to shape the future of bat conservation in Argyll and the Inner Hebrides

Introducing the Argyll and Islands Youth Bat Council!...

Read More 17 April 2026
Small Blue: the film

Small Blue: the film

Watch Small Blue: the film, a collaboration of Species on the Edge and artists Sinéad Hargan & Laura...

Read More 3 February 2026
Echoes & Whispers

Echoes & Whispers

Explore the world of bats in this six-part podcast, a creative evaluation piece by Stephen Rutt and ...

Read More 26 November 2025
Exploring our natural and cultural history through art in Shetland

Exploring our natural and cultural history through art in Shetland

Learn more about our Art in Nature workshop series in Shetland, working with local artists to explor...

Read More 20 November 2025
Species on the Edge: the Poem!

Species on the Edge: the Poem!

Listen to the fabulous Species on the Edge poem by our very own Luke Butler....

Read More 6 November 2025
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