Scotland wildlife
Shetland guide: TV series, the pony, and how to get to the islands by ferry
Escape to a wild archipelago at the crossroads of the North Atlantic and the North Sea, where the drama of the landscape outdoes any action seen in the eponymous TV crime series. Here is our visitor's guide to Scotland's Shetland Islands.
Eight Golden Eagle chicks successfully relocated to southern Scotland
A conservation project has doubled the number of golden eagles in the south of Scotland.
Day out: Bracklinn Falls, Stirlingshire
Children delight in running through the woodland on this much-loved walk to tumultuous falls, where a beautiful timber and copper bridge crosses the racing water
Day out: Gartmorn Dam, Clackmannanshire
Take a flutter to the central Lowlands of Scotland where secluded Gartmorn Dam is a haven for feathered winter migrants, including mesmerising goldeneyes
