7 things we want to see in today’s Programme for Government. Scotland’s biodiversity is in crisis – and today’s Programme for Government is a key test of this government's ambition and willingness to set us on the pathway to a Rewilding Nation. Here’s what we’re hoping to see:

Programme for Government 2025-6: wilder nature is the missing piece of the puzzle John Swinney has promised to make Scots ‘healthier and wealthier’ in today’s Programme for Government. But we know there’s a missing piece of the puzzle – nature. Wilder nature could boost our

"There's a need to go forward, and there's the means to take it forward." We were proud to see Alan McDonnell, Head of Nature Restoration at Trees for Life, give evidence to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee Rural Affairs and Islands Committee in a session on deer management. Alan spoke

The Scottish Government Scottish Government recently published its Natural Environment Bill – a landmark step toward setting a bold, ambitious vision for nature recovery – but will it go far enough? Today, we submitted our response to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

We took rewilding straight to the heart of Holyrood! 🌿 Our week at the Scottish Parliament was more than a campaign moment – it was a declaration of public will. We spoke with over 30 MSPs, heard strong support for rewilding and felt real momentum. Scotland has made a bold

“𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵.” – 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 Ocean With David Attenborough has cast a glaring spotlight on one of the most destructive fishing practices on the planet: bottom trawling.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀? Join us and Hope for the Future for a free virtual training session to explore how you can effectively engage with your MSPs and push forward the

Shout out to the Seawilding Garden, designed by Ryan McMahon, which just won a Gold Award at the Chelsea Flower Show! 🏅 Inspired by the rocky coastal landscape surrounding Loch Craignish on Scotland’s west coast, this garden celebrates the work of charity Seawilding to restore

We were delighted to welcome parliamentarians to a special screening of Wilding this week at The Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliament. The documentary sets a strong example of how nature can thrive when given the chance. Before the screening, our Co-convener Karen Blackport and Tom

As rewilding gathers momentum in Scotland and beyond, so too does the demand for accessible, high-quality education in this space. 🌿🎓 A new – and completely free – course is helping to meet that need. It’s called "Introduction to Rewilding", developed by Rewilding Europe and

By scrapping plans for a Galloway National Park, the Scottish Government has yet again proved it cannot successfully plot a path to a wilder Scotland.  Amidst a climate and biodiversity crisis, we need leadership and vision – not another retreat from meaningful action. Read our

The Land Reform Bill is being debated today by the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee – including a series of important changes to strengthen the Bill for nature. We want to support landowners across Scotland leading the way by not just sustaining

After months of preparation, our week at the Scottish Parliament for the Rewilding Nation campaign was nothing short of incredible. It was energising, inspiring – and a real sign of momentum building for wilder nature. Over the course of the week, we connected with more than 30

Defra has today announced plans to ban the destructive practice of bottom trawling in over 40 offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in English seas. This is a welcome move – a step towards protecting rare marine species and the fragile seabeds they depend on from indiscriminate

Scotland’s seas need fresh voices – especially now, while the Scottish Government continues to stall on real marine protections. 🌊 Young Sea Changers Scotland Young Sea Changers Scotland is offering a paid, 8-week summer traineeship (Real Living Wage) for someone aged 18–25 from a Black, Asian

On #InternationalLynxDay, we applaud Kenneth Gibson MSP for challenging the Scottish Government’s "antiquated view" and international status as a "laggard" on reintroducing missing lynx, a native predator which the recent National Lynx Discussion recognised offers potential

John Swinney has today announced a Cabinet reshuffle of his Government. Yet despite the new appointments and reappointments, the Scottish Government still lacks a dedicated nature minister. At a time of ecological collapse, sidelining nature risks undermining all this

Huge congratulations to Highland Rewilding Highlands Rewilding founder Dr Jeremy Leggett, winner of the prestigious 2025 Blue Planet Prize by the Asahi Glass Foundation – one of the world’s top two environmental awards. 🏆💚 This global honour comes with a $500,000 prize, with Dr

This deer’s having a moment – and not the kind you want when speaking with your MSP about rewilding. Rewilding conversations can be tricky to navigate, with more than a few thorny topics (deer included). Knowing how to engage well with MSPs can make all the difference. If