Nature

Masterchef: The Professionals review: Voiceover makes you forget Gregg

Work has now started chainsawing the felled tree into sections for its removal (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Beloved Sycamore Gap tree to be cut up and removed from site

The solar panels which can potentially generate up to 880,000 kWh of power a year and produce around a quarter of the conservation charity’s annual electricity consumption. Photo: RZSS

Edinburgh Zoo's solar meadow will produce a quarter of the charity's electricity

A Draconid meteor near Skekarsbo at the Farnebofjardens national park 150 kilometers north of Stockholm in 2011 (Photo: P-M HEDEN/AFP via Getty Images)

The Draconid meteor shower 2023 peaks on 8 October - what to expect

Ewan Aitken, CEO Cyrenians Scotland

A cynical political weaponising of the environment - Ewan Aitken

Odds revealed for The Great British Bake Off 2023 winner

The UK’s perfect climbing tree is given the name Mr Silly Arms

Our natural environment underpins the quality of air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and much of our economy

Nature is key to building a greener future for us all - Lorna Slater

Kayleigh O'Neill

We need collective and immediate action on climate - Kayleigh O'Neill

Nicola Bulley, a mother-of-two, accidentally drowed in the River Wyre in Lancashire on January 27.

Nicola Bulley family reeling after pictures posted on dating website

Raising the value of benefits would have been preferable to sending out a string of lump sum cost of living payments to households, according to a leading UK economics thinktank which has dubbed the sporadic cash boosts an “ineffective sticking plaster”.

Cost of living payments are ‘ineffective sticking plaster’, warns IFS

Eight in 10 people in the UK admit to wasting their downtime - by mindlessly scrolling for hours on end

Many adults waste their downtime - by mindlessly scrolling for hours

Prince Harry

Prince Harry planning a major new Netflix project

Sarah Ferguson is recovering from breast cancer treatment, a royal spokesperson has confirmed - Credit: Getty

Piers Morgan reveals Sarah Ferguson text following cancer diagnosis

TUI competition for ‘thrill seeking’ over 60’s to win a break

TUI launches competition for ‘thrill seeking’ over 60’s to win a break

Bournemouth Pier in May 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Tributes paid to 12-year-old girl who died at Bournemouth beach
Tributes have been paid to a 12-year-old girl who died in a major incident that occurred at Bournemouth beach last week

What you should do if you find a stray, feral or lost cat

What to do if you find a stray cat according to RSPCA

100 cows deployed to reserve 50,000 acres of land

Doune Castle - or as fans of Outlander like to call it, Castle Leoch (Credit: STARZ/Historic Environment Scotland)

Outlander season 7: Cast list and release date

These are five of the best campsites in Scotland you can visit this summer, according to The Times. (Getty Images)

5 of the best campsites in Scotland revealed

Orlando Bloom shared his meeting with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zalenskyy on his Instagram account (Credit: Orlando Bloom - Instagram)

Orlando Bloom meets with President Zelensky amid Russian conflict

Dating app Hinge down for many users as error message shown

Changes to MOT’s could be on the way

UK Government consultation on date of first MOT test closes soon

M&S has apologised for displaying daffodils next to spring onions

M&S apologises after displaying poisonous daffodils with spring onions

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only with trendy wellies for just £9.99 - how to buy

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only

Edinburgh Zoo and TalkTalk announce school trip initiative to connect children with nature

New school trip initiative to connect children with Edinburgh Zoo

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

Alton Towers announces opening date for new ride opening this spring
Alton Towers has released new details about its new eerie ride The Curse at Alton Manor and a date for when it will open

The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illness

Queen Consort forced to pull out of events after contracting illness

Emblem for King Charles III’s coronation unveiled

Lorna Slater is the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity

Restoration of beavers can benefit us all - Lorna Slater

A general view of the waterfront in Kirkwall on September 6, 2021

UK’s Top 10 most welcoming places - does your town make the list?

Sir David Attenborough (left) speaking to the presenter Chris Packham for Winterwatch. (Photo credit: BBC/PA Wire)

Sir David Attenborough said BBC was reason for working abroad

A human skull has been found during a beach clean on the Cornish coast. Photo: Cornwall Council.

Human skull found by volunteers during UK beach clean

Will Young, Love Island contestant from Buckinghamshire (ITV)

Will Young receives death threats before his debut on Love Island

US holidaymakers may need visa after visit to Cuba

The skies will be hopefully as clear as this for any celestial events in 2023

Celestial events 2023 - meteor showers, full moons and lunar eclipses

Handout photo taken with permission from the twitter feed of Extinction Rebellion of protesters who have superglued themselves around the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons chamber, as they call for a Citizen's Assembly. Picture date: Friday September 2, 2022.

Westminster reports reveal deliberate damage inside Commons

Pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95, press officials confirm

Florence Welch, lead singer of the band of Florence + the Machine

Florence and the Machine cancelled after Florence Welch falls at O2

Stormzy and Maya Jama were spotted together at the GQ Men of the Year awards.

Maya Jama and Stormzy rumoured to be getting back together

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited spots in Scotland

10 most Instagram worthy places in Edinburgh

Lorna Slater is a Lothian Green MSP and Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity

Look after nature and it will look after us - Lorna Slater

Some of the Scottish wildlife to look out for in July.

10 pieces of amazing Scottish wildlife to look out for in July

From left: Genevieve Patenaude, CEO of Earth Blox; Niki McKenzie, joint MD of Archangels; and Sam Fleming, co-founder of Earth Blox. Picture: contributed.

Tech firm Earth Blox scaling global ambitions with £1.5m from Archangels

Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970. Photo: Porapak Apichodilok / Pexels / Canva Pro.

All you need to know about Earth Day 2022

Some of the wildlife to look out for in Scotland during April.

10 pieces of amazing Scottish wildlife to look out for in April

These top baby names inspired by nature may just inspire you too

The app will provide information about charging points for electric cars and bikes alongside beauty spots, walks and trails, and areas of natural interest.

New eco travel app aims to recharge nature in south of Scotland

Ad Feature Top five gardening trends for 2022

Top tips to re-energise yourself over winter months

Kingfishers have been spotted fishing for baggy minnies, not minnows, in the Water of Leith (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Brilliant blue kingfishers show how strong Mother Nature can be – Susan Morrison

Top 40 reasons for going outside - according to kids

Hayley Matthews has a huge fondness for swans and she's not alone (Picture: David Cheskin/PA)

Bonnie the swan starts a new life after partner attacks – Hayley Matthews

Jamie Hamill, 23, personal trainer at G2G Coaching Gym in Charlotte Square

Wild swimming in Edinburgh helped personal trainer improve mental health

Amid the gloom of the Covid lockdown, the arrival of snow in Edinburgh has created a chance to have some fun (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Snow brings some light relief amid the lockdown – Christine Grahame MSP