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Former VisitScotland chair Dr Mike Cantlay will now chair Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) following his
The Scottish Seabird Centre has unveiled its plans for a new visitor centre at its
James Bond is being credited with helping to significantly boost visitor numbers to one of
An open-air street gallery, featuring striking images of UK wildlife, has been unveiled at Dundee
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS), Scottish Natural Heritage and Historic Scotland are among the
Conservation charity RSPB Scotland has announced plans for a new 568-acre (228-hectare) nature reserve to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Highland Council have launched a consultation to gather views
CairnGorm Mountain Ltd has been granted permission by Scottish Natural Heritage to let funicular passengers
Visitors are to be given the chance to walk on the summit of Cairngorm Mountain
A six-year survey being carried out by Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) to establish a complete
A new coastal nature reserve and visitor experience is being planned for the Solway Firth,
A public consultation by the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority - regarding
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Work is set to be carried out to improve the visitor experience at Loch Lomond
British Waterways Scotland (BWS) has confirmed that a scheme to create a new canal canoe
Scottish sport minister Shona Robison has helped launch a new national framework, which is designed
British Waterways Scotland - in partnership with the Highland Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission
Part of an ancient Caledonian forest in Perthshire, Scotland, could be destroyed if plans for
A new £2m scheme designed to preserve the machair wildlife habitat on the Hebrides archipelago
A public consultation into plans to reform Scotland's wildlife and natural environment laws, some of
Work on a new £70m University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus in Ayr
Northumberland National Park has introduced a summer-long series of free guided walks, starting 2 May,
Greenspace Scotland has published a report assessing the health impact of projects involving open spaces.
The Askernish Golf Course on the Island of South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides of
The southern boundary of Cairngorms National Park is to be extended to include Blair Atholl
Orkney Island, off the coast of Scotland, has received funding for three separate redevelopment projects.
Scottish National Heritage (SNH) has secured three new National Nature Reserves (NNR) within the Cairngorms
The exciting sky dances and food passes of the Clyde Muirshiel Hen Harriers can now
Nearly two years after the first proposal by Scottish Natural Heritage for a trial re-introduction
CairnGorm Mountain has embarked on a trial scheme to allow walkers reaching the top of
Forestry Commission Scotland has opened a 9.5km blue-graded, purpose-built, single-track mountain bike loop at Glentrool
Holyrood Park is to host a day-long free festival to celebrate the joys of the
Holyrood Park in Edinburgh has plenty to fire the artistic imagination. It boasts 10,000 years
The proposed National Park Plan for the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland has been submitted
The Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) has appointed a new president: Professor Roger Wheater OBE FRSE.
Angus Council has appointed Glenshee-based tourism consultants Blue Toucan to market North Angus in Scotland
Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum reopened today following a £28m, three-year revamp. Lord Provost
The Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) has secured nearly £27,000 in funding from Biodiversity Action Grants
Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is set to reopen after its £28m, three-year revamp,
Responses to the Scottish Natural Heritage consultation document: Making a difference for Scotland’s Species: A
Closed for refurbishment since summer 2003, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland,
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Scottish Natural Heritage news

Former VisitScotland chair Dr Mike Cantlay will now chair Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) following his
The Scottish Seabird Centre has unveiled its plans for a new visitor centre at its
James Bond is being credited with helping to significantly boost visitor numbers to one of
An open-air street gallery, featuring striking images of UK wildlife, has been unveiled at Dundee
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS), Scottish Natural Heritage and Historic Scotland are among the
Conservation charity RSPB Scotland has announced plans for a new 568-acre (228-hectare) nature reserve to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Highland Council have launched a consultation to gather views
CairnGorm Mountain Ltd has been granted permission by Scottish Natural Heritage to let funicular passengers
Visitors are to be given the chance to walk on the summit of Cairngorm Mountain
A six-year survey being carried out by Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) to establish a complete
A new coastal nature reserve and visitor experience is being planned for the Solway Firth,
A public consultation by the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority - regarding
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Work is set to be carried out to improve the visitor experience at Loch Lomond
British Waterways Scotland (BWS) has confirmed that a scheme to create a new canal canoe
Scottish sport minister Shona Robison has helped launch a new national framework, which is designed
British Waterways Scotland - in partnership with the Highland Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission
Part of an ancient Caledonian forest in Perthshire, Scotland, could be destroyed if plans for
A new £2m scheme designed to preserve the machair wildlife habitat on the Hebrides archipelago
A public consultation into plans to reform Scotland's wildlife and natural environment laws, some of
Work on a new £70m University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus in Ayr
Northumberland National Park has introduced a summer-long series of free guided walks, starting 2 May,
Greenspace Scotland has published a report assessing the health impact of projects involving open spaces.
The Askernish Golf Course on the Island of South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides of
The southern boundary of Cairngorms National Park is to be extended to include Blair Atholl
Orkney Island, off the coast of Scotland, has received funding for three separate redevelopment projects.
Scottish National Heritage (SNH) has secured three new National Nature Reserves (NNR) within the Cairngorms
The exciting sky dances and food passes of the Clyde Muirshiel Hen Harriers can now
Nearly two years after the first proposal by Scottish Natural Heritage for a trial re-introduction
CairnGorm Mountain has embarked on a trial scheme to allow walkers reaching the top of
Forestry Commission Scotland has opened a 9.5km blue-graded, purpose-built, single-track mountain bike loop at Glentrool
Holyrood Park is to host a day-long free festival to celebrate the joys of the
Holyrood Park in Edinburgh has plenty to fire the artistic imagination. It boasts 10,000 years
The proposed National Park Plan for the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland has been submitted
The Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) has appointed a new president: Professor Roger Wheater OBE FRSE.
Angus Council has appointed Glenshee-based tourism consultants Blue Toucan to market North Angus in Scotland
Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum reopened today following a £28m, three-year revamp. Lord Provost
The Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) has secured nearly £27,000 in funding from Biodiversity Action Grants
Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is set to reopen after its £28m, three-year revamp,
Responses to the Scottish Natural Heritage consultation document: Making a difference for Scotland’s Species: A
Closed for refurbishment since summer 2003, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland,
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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