Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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This category includes sites about Scotland's geography, natural environment and wildlife. It also contains sites about Scottish activities, events, institutions and organisations related to science and the environment.

Subcategories

• Aberdeenshire
• Cairngorms National Park
• Dumfries and Galloway
• Dundee, City of
• Edinburgh, City of
• Highland
• Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
• Orkney
• Scottish Association for Marine Science
• Shetland
• The Loch Ness Monster
• Weather
• Wildlife

Resources in This Category

• Association in Scotland to Research into Astronautics Ltd (ASTRA)

  http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~portwin/ASTRA/astra_info.html
  A spaceflight and astronomical society that meets in Glasgow and Airdrie; they manage Airdrie Public Observatory, and organise rocketry events. Membership information, with events and meeting schedule.

• Botanical Society of Scotland

  http://www.botanical-society-scotland.org.uk/
  Offers details of events and lecture programmes.

• Caledonian Research Foundation

  http://www.rsescotlandfoundation.org.uk/caledonian-research-fund.html
  Details on how it encourages academic research of international standing in biomedicine and the humanities by awarding fellowships and scholarships, and supporting an International Conference on aspects of the biomedical sciences. Scotland.

• Central Scotland Forest

  http://www.csft.org.uk/
  Environmental regeneration project. Seeks to transform the landscape and quality of life in a swathe between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Overview, projects, news, out and about, getting involved, health and exercise, forest maps and contact.

• Changeworks

  http://www.changeworks.org.uk/
  Offers details of services, published papers, job vacancies and contacts.

• Community Recycling Network for Scotland

  http://www.crns.org.uk/
  Offers information on aims of organisation, list of members, activities, events, newsletters, FAQ, and contact details.

• Forestry Commission Scotland

  http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland
  Offers details of areas covered, industry licences, education and contact information.

• Friends of the Earth Scotland

  http://www.foe-scotland.org.uk/
  Covers campaigns on environmental justice, Harris superquarry and genetic modification (GM) of food. Green office guide.

• Friends of the River Kelvin

  http://www.fork.org.uk/
  Offers details of group, aims, news and events and contacts.

• James Hutton Institute

  http://www.hutton.ac.uk/
  Research centres into crops, soils, land use and environmental issues. Provides events, news and team profiles.

• Keep Scotland Beautiful

  http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/
  Environmental charity committed to making Scotland clean, green and more sustainable.

• Midge Forecast

  https://www.smidgeup.com/midge-forecast/
  A forecast for the Scottish biting Midge, similar to a weather forecast; includes levels and areas to watch.

• Moray Firth Partnership

  http://www.morayfirth-partnership.org/
  Includes information on the area, latest news, group aims, and grants.

• National Tree Collections of Scotland

  http://www.ntcs.org.uk/
  Information about specimen tree collections in Scotland, whether in public, private or charitable ownership.

• NE Scotland Biodiversity

  http://www.nesbiodiversity.org.uk/
  Promotes action to conserve important species and habitats in Aberdeenshire and Moray. Includes an information and advice section, and details of publications.

• NESBReC (North East Scotland Biological Records Centre)

  http://www.nesbrec.org.uk/
  Collates and disseminates records of flora and fauna in the Grampian area; includes a database, searchable by species, map, or conservation designation.

• Outdoor & Woodland Learning Scotland

  http://owlscotland.org/
  Dedicated to increasing the use of Scotland's outdoor environments for learning. Presents overview, local groups, learning resources and news.

• Scotland's Moorland Forum

  http://www.moorlandforum.org.uk/
  Strives to sustain and enhance the extent, diversity and range of habitats, species and enterprises encompassing moorland.

• Scotland's National Nature Reserves

  http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/
  Includes background information on legislation and management, publications, and news. Also offers a guide to individual reserves with visitor guides.

• Scottish Countryside Rangers Association

  http://www.scra-online.co.uk/
  An organisation for people who work for Scotland's countryside. Includes history, membership information, and news.

• Scottish Crop Research Institute

  http://www.scri.ac.uk/
  Conducts research into plant molecular biology, virology, nematology, pathology, physiology, and metabolism.

• Scottish Geology

  http://www.scottishgeology.com/
  Offers information on historical and up to date matters, locations of specific sites, events and contact details.

• Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)

  http://www.snh.gov.uk/
  Promotes care for the natural heritage, wildlife, habitats, rocks, and landscapes of Scotland. Includes information about their activities and publications, a guide to protected areas and reserves, and background articles.

• Scottish Wild Land Group

  http://www.swlg.org.uk/
  Campaign group; includes articles, news and events, explanation of aims, and contact details.

• Sustainable Scotland Network

  http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/ssn
  Supports public sector action for a sustainable Scotland.

• SW Scotland Branch of Butterfly Conservation

  http://www.southwestscotland-butterflies.org.uk/
  Offers details of charity, events and projects, sightings, newsletters, reports and contact details.

• The Environmental Research Institute

  http://www.eri.ac.uk/
  A Thurso based facility capable of undertaking research activities. Information on education and training, facilities, research fields and staff is included. Contact addresses are also available.

• The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds :: Scotland

  http://www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/
  Promotes conservation of birds and other wildlife in Scotland, through the protection and re-creation of habitats. Includes news, history, projects, membership details, listing of reserves, and education programmes.

• The Shiant Isles

  http://www.shiantisles.net/
  All about the archaeology, geology, and natural history of the Shiant Isles in North West Scotland, in connection with the book 'Sea Room' by Adam Nicolson, the owner of ths Isles.

• Trees4Scotland

  http://www.trees4scotland.com/
  Provides information for individuals and businesses taking part, and provides details of the managed woodlands being created.

• Zero Waste Scotland

  http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
  Information on waste management; includes advice on recycling, reusing, reducing rubbish, with news and links to public awareness sites.

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