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Rewild Scotland

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Alan Hepburn - Teacher, Trustee SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, Scotland's Rewilding Charity and custodian of The Wildwood. Posts on Education, Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration. Views my own. https://www.the-wildwood.org.uk

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Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · yesterday

Please consider supporting this amazing rewilding charity. Together we can make BIG things happen.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture@scotlandtbp.bsky.social · yesterday

Our latest impact report captures how we drove support for rewilding last year. Film is just one way we inspire people to see the Big Picture and connect with rewilding. 👉 Explore the full report to see how we're #MakingRewildingHappen: https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/4eqjo65gdu

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2d ago

Looking to organise a study visit of your own? Whether you're a university, NGO or another organisation interested in rewilding, we create bespoke study tours tailored to your learning and professional development goals. More details here: www.scotlandbigpicture.com/tailor-made-... 🧵3/3

A man in a green shirt holds up a large, dark brown model of a red kite bird, displaying it to a group of people inside a wooden cabin/hide. Several individuals wearing jackets and backpacks sit on benches, watching the demonstration.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 5d ago

Our Loch Abar Mòr nature restoration partnership has been awarded £108,000 from the Scottish Government’s #NatureRestorationFund, managed by @naturescot.bsky.social, to support our ‘Wee Trees Lochaber’ project – helping restore mountain woodland. 👉 Read more: https://bit.pulse.ly/qdke73lv4f

A woman in a bright pink top is crouched on a hillside under a clear blue sky, trimming branches of montane willow with pruning shears. Surrounding her is a landscape of rugged hills and sparse vegetation. Text above her reads, "A bright future for wee trees!" Logos for Nature Restoration Fund, Net Zero Scotland (Scottish Government), and Let’s Do Net Zero are at the bottom.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · last wk.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfire still burning in the Cairngorms. Amidst the heartbreaking impact on people and wildlife, we’ve also seen the best of human nature. Firefighters, volunteers and local communities have worked tirelessly to help those affected. 🧵1/3

Charred landscape with blackened earth and burnt trees, smoke lingering in the air against a backdrop of hills and overcast sky. Patches of green vegetation and wildflowers remain in the foreground.

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · last wk.

Wonderful! Landscape scale ecological restoration. Carrifran, Scotland 🌳 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Aug 2004 - July 2026

Carrifran valley in Scotland in 2004 sheep and deer eaten grass scape

Carrifran valley in Scotland 2026 now a deciduous wooded landscape.

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 2w ago

I’m chairing one of the breakout sessions. Looking forward to meeting so many amazing people.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture@scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2w ago

The #BigPictureConference returns to Perth on 19 Sept. Meet the speakers exploring our theme 'Coexistence in rewilded landscapes' – unpacking how communities can navigate the opportunities and challenges of returning wildlife. Book your ticket: https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/kzfqvfdxyy

A woman with short brown hair is smiling against a brown background. Title text reads: "Chantal Lyons: Breaking ground (and rules) with wild boar." A paragraph of description text reads: "Chantal is a science communicator and author of the award-winning Groundbreakers: The Return of Britain's Wild Boar. She’ll chart the changes that boar have conjured in ecosystems and communities, and ask the question: how ready are we for wildness?"

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2w ago

Thank you to @mareetodd.bsky.social for taking the time to meet with #LynxToScotland partner @treesforlife.bsky.social. Conversations like this are key to ensuring that any future consideration of lynx reintroduction follows a collaborative and consensus-driven legal process.

Trees for Life@treesforlife.bsky.social · 2w ago

1/2 Trees for Life CEO, Steve Micklewright, met Highlands and Moray MSP @mareetodd.bsky.social for a short online discussion about #LynxtoScotland this week. She heard about the project and the work it is doing, especially the local consultation that is currently taking place in the region.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our documentary Riverwoods is now available to watch for free on WaterBear. Narrated by Peter Capaldi, the film tells the story of Scotland’s wild salmon, the extraordinary connection between fish and forest, and why Scotland needs both. Dive in: https://waterbear.pulse.ly/eccb12krir

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2w ago

The new government’s first 100 days, when priorities are set, are almost over – and Scotland still has no minister focused on nature recovery. Almost 3,000 people have signed @scotrewilding.bsky.social’s open letter calling for a dedicated #MinisterForNature. Will you join them? 👉 bit.ly/3Rm1QPA

Scotland Needs a Nature Minister

This year Scotland signed off on the Natural Environment Act, setting up a framework to create nature recovery targets. Now, it’s up to the new government to create targets that will lead to the resto...

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Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 3w ago

👇The BIG rewilding event! See you there!

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture@scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 3w ago

The #BigPictureConference returns to Perth Concert Hall on 19 September. Meet the speakers exploring our first theme, 'Rewilding with people and place' – sharing insights into how people, culture and community shape rewilding. Book your ticket: https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/5kyljfjeec

Two women smiling, one wearing a knitted hat and jacket, the other with long wet hair and a wetsuit. Title text reads, "Lily Steel and Lorna Farquhar: Young people changing Scotland’s seas." Beside their photos, text reads "Lorna and Lily work in seagrass restoration at Seawilding and Mossy Earth respectively. They'll share the rewards and challenges of working in marine rewilding, and highlight the need for more opportunities and fewer barriers for young people building careers in the sector."

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 3w ago

8am Central Edinburgh Vitamin N (nature)

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 3w ago

Damn you B&Q you know I can’t walk past your little plant hospitable without taking some of these sad, sick and injured wee ones home.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 3w ago

Our flagship Rewilding Communications residential training course is now available at a new, lower price. Join us 15–19 November in the Cairngorms to build the skills to communicate rewilding with clarity and impact. 👉 https://bit.pulse.ly/tufj9jgiwx #RewildingTraining

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 3w ago

Pls take a few seconds to sign this and demand a minister for nature.

The Scottish Rewilding Alliance@scotrewilding.bsky.social · 3w ago

Wait, Scotland legally committed to restoring nature, but nobody in government is solely dedicated to delivering it? Something doesn't stack up. Joined our call for the Scottish Government to appoint a dedicated #MinisterForNature. ✍️ actionnetwork.org/petitions/sc... Illustrations by @Ed Harrison

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 3w ago

Our Loch Abar Mòr nature restoration partnership has been awarded £249,568 from The National Lottery #HeritageFund to help restore nature and strengthen communities across Lochaber. A huge thanks to #NationalLottery players! More details in our press release: bit.ly/3QV1PC2

Richard Delevan @richard.wickedproblems.earth · 4w ago

Oh good. Claire Countinho up early on Radio 4 demagoguing blackouts and alleging a coverup of grid instability. No matter what the question, the answer always is “that’s why we need North Sea oil and gas.” Has this woman had a thought not outsourced to Tufton St or Heartland Inst in 5 years?

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 4w ago

Come and join an amazing team!

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture@scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 4w ago

⏳ Just four more days to apply for this new role! We're looking for someone with strong fundraising expertise, excellent communication skills and a passion for nature to lead our work with charitable trusts and foundations. ✍️ Apply by 5pm on 13 July: https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/n2zscxu4dq

Aerial view of a mist-covered woodland with mountains in the background. Overlaid text in bold white letters reads: "WE'RE HIRING! TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS LEAD."

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · last mo.

If you saw this scene on a river in the Lochy catchment, how would you feel? Communities in Lochaber are invited to a series of consultations about the potential return of beavers to the Lochy catchment – starting next week. Find your nearest session 👉 https://lochabarmor.pulse.ly/kxevhgrgl6

A group of children in colorful rain jackets observe as beavers are released from large metal and mesh cages near a body of water. One beaver is venturing out from the cage into the water.

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 4w ago

Even a wee monthly donation to this amazing rewilding charity can make a BIG DIFFERENCE!!!

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture@scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 4w ago

At the heart of our work is a simple goal: helping more people see The Big Picture. Here are some of the ways we drove support for rewilding in 2025. Read the full impact report here 👉 https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/hfwzvk3ffw #MakingRewildingHappen

An audience sits in rows of blue chairs facing a stage with two speakers at a table, inside a stone-walled venue. The image is bordered by a green background with text: "200+ people attended Big Picture Live events in Banchory and Edinburgh."

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · last mo.

Could this be your office? If you'd like to work in extraordinary Lochaber landscapes and play a leading role in nature recovery, you have just four more days to apply for the Nature Restoration Officer role with Loch Abar Mòr. ⏳ ✍️ https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/mjhucvoenr #NatureJobs

View across partially wooded headland and large loch. A rocky islands sprawls across the water. In the background, a range of low, tree-covered hills stretches beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Aerial view of a river with scattered rocks meanders through green forest. In the background, tall mountains rise under a clear blue sky.

Temperate rainforest featuring several moss-covered trees with twisted branches. The ground is lush with vibrant green grass, ferns, and scattered patches of mossy rocks.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · last mo.

It’s easy to feel despondent about the loss of nature. But hearing about rewilding can genuinely change how you see things. Get your dose of fresh hope at The Big Picture Conference – 19 September at Perth Concert Hall. Details and tickets here 👉 https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/lbszkx3wnw

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · last mo.

Could beavers one day return to Lochaber? 🦫 Join us, Loch Abar Mòr and @beavertrust.org in Fort William on 13 July for a drop-in discussion and screening of Balancing the Scales, exploring what beavers could mean for the River Lochy catchment. Details here: https://lochabarmor.pulse.ly/cmljfkjpad

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · last mo.

The rain couldn’t dampen enthusiasm at our Urban Rewilding event in Edinburgh with Burness Paull. Guests explored the Meadows on a guided walk and took home native tree saplings. Great to see so many inspired to get involved. Find out more about partnering with us: https://bit.pulse.ly/dmlvmxcndk

A group of people holding purple and blue umbrellas stands in a colourful meadow filled with red and blue wildflowers. Behind them, trees and stone buildings can be seen.

People dressed in coats are standing on a path holding purple umbrellas branded with "Burness Paull." The scene is set in a green outdoor area with trees and grass in the background.

Two individuals smiling and holding tree saplings in a bright office setting. The woman on the left wears a floral-patterned blouse, while the one on the right wears a striped jumper. Both have name tags and stand in front of large windows with natural light streaming in.

A woman in a green jacket stands smiling next to a screen displaying an image of two otters in a natural setting. The slide is titled "Wilder Together," highlighting a collaboration between Burness Paull and SCOTLAND: The Big Picture. Below the screen, there are potted tree saplings and blue gift bags on a counter.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · last mo.

We're seeking a Trusts and Foundations Lead to help secure vital funding for nature recovery across Scotland. If you’re excited by rewilding and have strong fundraising experience, we'd love to hear from you. ✍️ Apply by 5pm on Monday 13 July: https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/xsniv58d1k

Job advertisement featuring the text "We're Hiring! Trusts and Foundations Lead" on a blue background. Below the text, a close-up of a damselfly perched on flowering pink heather is visible.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

What could your group learn from a bespoke rewilding study tour in the Scottish Highlands? Recently, Michigan State University explored woodland restoration, species recovery and more with us. Your own itinerary could be completely different. 👉 https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/dr3fjcjutm

A group of volunteers in bright yellow high-vis vests work in a dense forest. One person in the foreground is 'ring-barking' a tree - using a tool to shave the bark. Others are scattered in the background.

A man in a green shirt stands outside a building, talking to a seated group of people. A large map is displayed on an easel beside him. The group listens attentively, sitting on logs and the ground.

A group of people wearing bright yellow high-vis vests, some holding tools, stand clustered in a dense forest of tall, thin trees.

Two men wearing bright yellow high-vis vests are placing a wooden signpost in a forest area. The sign reads "Capercaillie sensitive area" and features a map.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Could eating more venison support nature recovery? Our latest story from The #Fiadh Project explores that question – and is accompanied by a beautifully illustrated infographic by Gemma Shooter. Read the full story here: https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/eyyqmrhxfd #Venison #DeerManagement

Illustrated infographic titled "Wild Venison - Good for you, great for nature" features various deer species in a scenic landscape with mountains and trees. Descriptions and flavour profiles of Roe, Fallow, Sika, and Red Deer are included. Tips for venison beginners and conservation benefits of consuming venison are highlighted on a brown sidebar.

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We must protect, connect and expand the tiny fragments of ancient woodland we have left.

Rewild Scotland @rewildscotland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“When you suppress opposition to genocide you make yourself an accessory to genocide’ are you listening UK Labour Govt?

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our new Impact Report highlights how we moved the needle on nature recovery in Scotland in 2025, by driving support and committing more land and water to rewilding. View the report to see how we’ve been #MakingRewildingHappen: 👉 https://scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/3hmp6rka3e

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today is #InternationalLynxDay – but how much do you really know about Europe’s comeback cat? Discover four facts about the Eurasian lynx. #LynxToScotland @treesforlife.bsky.social @lifescape.bsky.social @rewildingbritain.org.uk

A Eurasian lynx strides through the snow, with blurred trees in the background. A number "1" sits within a circle, followed by the text: "SIZE: The Eurasian lynx is a medium-sized cat, about the size of a Border collie. Males tend to be slightly larger than females."

A hunter in a brown jacket carries a lynx over their shoulder through a forest. A number "3" sits within a circle, followed by the text: "DECLINE: Hunting, widespread deforestation and the decline of wild prey eventually led to the loss of the lynx from Britain and most of Europe."

A Eurasian lynx walks through a snowy forest landscape, surrounded by leafless trees. A number "4" sits within a circle, followed by the text: "RETURN: There are around 9,000 lynx in Europe today, found in almost every large European country. They remain absent from Britain."