The unicorn is indeed the national animal of Scotland, per its official government designations. As such, we rate this claim ...

Forestry and Land Scotland says that for a long time, golden eagles have represented a "classic symbol of the wild" in Scotland. Known for the "glorious light golden brown plumage on their head, neck ...

The species is among Scotland's most recognisable butterflies — known for its bright orange and black colours. (Image: TorriPhoto / Getty Images) 3 of 7 Share ...

Two dangerous animals caught in Scotland after being released 'illegally' Weighing up to 27kg, lynx hunt deer, mountain hares and other small mammals (Picture: Vaclav Sebek/Shutterstock) ...

Shetland Islands, Scotland — On a narrow isthmus connecting two of the United Kingdom’s northern isles of Shetland, a miserable-looking bird sits hunched on the sand, ignoring people walking ...

A study focused on protecting Scotland's capercaillie population by managing predators through non-lethal means has seen ...

Wildlife authorities transported the animals to the Edinburgh Zoo for quarantine, said David Field, chief executive of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Advertisement ...

New pterosaur species discovered in Scotland. With a wingspan up to five feet long, Ceoptera evansae once flew over the misty Isle of Skye. By Laura Baisas. Published Feb 6, 2024 10:02 AM EST.

Over 120 new animals and plants have been identified as being threatened with extinction in Scotland over the past four years, experts have revealed.. It comes as the State of Nature Scotland ...

A report said the population of the animals in Scotland is expanding rapidly, with around 1,500 believed to be living within 424 territories. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.