Learn more about the action we are taking around the country for Scotland’s most vulnerable coastal species.
Across the country, our seven area teams are taking action for 37 of Scotland’s rarest and most vulnerable coastal species. Activity includes: surveying and monitoring; habitat creation and enhancement; removal of invasive species; sowing and planting of vital foodplants; conservation breeding programmes; community engagement events; training volunteers; working with land managers to help them manage their land in a way that benefits themselves and biodiversity.
Explore our species work in more depth below.
Sharp-eyed Scots are being asked to look out for Twites wearing colourful rings as part of a new con...
Watch our February 2025 talk: 'Small blue butterfly with Mike Slater'...
Species on the Edge volunteers in Orkney are NatureScot Nature Heroes!...
Watch our January 2025 talk: 'Crop management for linties and pollinators'...
Learn more about our work supporting twite in Shetland, and learn how you can get involved....
Species on the Edge & High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are hosting a public meeting on Saturda...
Find out how we are working with crofters in Shetland to provide a vital lifeline for Linties in the...
Learn more about our colour ringing project to monitor and learn more about Shetland's Linties....
Learn what our fantastic East Coast team and volunteers have been up to this summer....
Join us for a day of practical conservation to improve habitat for the Slender Scotch burnet moth....
Help the northern brown argus on the Solway Coast by joining us for a habitat management work party....
We're looking for volunteer surveyors in Shetland to help survey waders...