Ilona Amos
The Scotsman
United Kingdom
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Scotland 'Arctic' weather: Why the winter chill will come as a shock in a year that's on course to be warmest yet
Brrrr, it’s cold outside. And getting colder. → Read More
Avian flu: Wild bird death toll mounts as dead geese and gulls pile up at Findhorn Bay in Moray
The world’s worst ever outbreak of avian flu is continuing to have a devastating impact on wild birds in Scotland, with further bodies of suspected victims piling up. → Read More
Edinburgh EV super-hub with nearly 800 plug-in charge points will be Europe’s largest
Europe’s largest charging hub for electric vehicles and a new public park are set to be built in Edinburgh as part of a massive new eco-friendly workplace development on the west side of the city. → Read More
Scotland bird flu: Public at risk from animal-sourced diseases but government not equipped to deal with major crises, report warns
People in the UK face “significant” danger from potentially lethal diseases that originate in animals but can be passed to humans, and the country would “struggle” to cope with a major health emergency, MPs are warning. → Read More
Special safari uses heat-seeking tech to reveal night-time antics of Scotland’s iconic wildlife
Nature enthusiasts can now go out spotting some of the country’s best-loved wildlife after dark as a unique new safari launches in the far north of Scotland. → Read More
Scottish geological landmarks inducted into world’s ‘rock’ hall of fame
Two important geological sites in Scotland have made it into the world’s ‘rock’ hall of fame. → Read More
Panoramic views: Have your say on setting up Scotland’s newest national parks
Ben Nevis and the majestic mountains of Glencoe; the peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland’s Flow Country; the rugged terrain, lochs and Celtic rainforests of Wester Ross – where would you pick to become Scotland’s newest national park? → Read More
Scottish ministers urged to rethink Loch Lomond route upgrade plan
More than 400 people have signed a petition to Scottish ministers, calling for a new ‘high road’ along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. → Read More
COP27: One month to go before ‘delicate’ UN climate negotiations begin in Egypt
Nearly a year has passed since the United Nations climate summit COP26 came to Glasgow. → Read More
Sustainable Scotland: Shetland fishermen on the big screen in campaign to highlight sustainable seafood
Scottish fishermen are playing a starring role in a new television advert for a nationwide campaign to support sustainable fishing practices and promote healthy seafood stocks. → Read More
New national strategy sets out how Scotland’s wild beavers will be managed in coming decades
Beavers were given official protected status in Scotland little more than three years ago after the formerly native species was reintroduced to the country following an absence of around 500 years. → Read More
Climate change: Heatwaves, droughts and floods bring grim taster of future as COP27 looms
This year has become the latest in a series to be characterised by landmark weather extremes. → Read More
Queen Elizabeth II death: Going the extra mile on Edinburgh's most famous street as thousands turn out to say farewells
Camping chairs, tartan travel rugs, plastic ponchos, umbrellas, bouquet of flowers – whatever customers have asked for has been brought in by local shopkeepers as crowds gathered in their thousands outside the Palace of Holyrood to pay their respects to the Queen as she left her Scottish seat for the last time. → Read More
How climate change
“Here comes the rain again,” sang Scottish music icon Annie Lennox. It’s also the latest warning coming from forecasters at the Met Office. → Read More
Scotland bin strikes: Decontamination work may be needed in bin strike clear-up to guard against deadly bugs
Decontamination work may have to be carried out on the streets of Edinburgh and other places hit by bin strikes in a bid to protect citizens from potentially lethal bacteria in rotting rubbish and invasions of vermin attracted by food scraps. → Read More
Have your say: Future of farming and agriculture consultation launched
Modifying payments made to farmers to help guarantee nature-friendly planting, top-quality food production and high animal welfare standards is among proposals to be discussed in a new consultation launched by the Scottish Government. → Read More
Why current downpours may not be enough to damp down parched Scotland
Rain has been lashing down across most of Scotland in the past day or so, with widespread warnings of flooding in place since the weekend. → Read More
Why the UK heatwave proves way of life must change
New weather records were set in Scotland and across the UK last week, with the mercury hitting a sweltering 40.3C in the English county of Lincolnshire and 35.1C at Floors Castle in the Borders. → Read More
Scotland weather: Records set to be smashed as amber warning for extreme heat comes into force in Scotland
An amber ‘extreme heat’ weather warning has been extended to cover further parts of Scotland as temperatures continue to build across the UK in a heatwave that is tipped to break record highs for the country. → Read More
Scotland weather: Amber ‘extreme heat’ weather warning extended in Scotland to the east, including Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee as heatwave sees temperatures rocket
An amber ‘extreme heat’ weather alert has been extended into further parts of Scotland as temperatures continue to build across the UK in a heatwave that is tipped to break record highs. → Read More