A golden eagle that mysteriously vanished in the Borders during the autumn is now believed to have been shot. Police investigating the disappearance of the missing bird, named Merrick, are ...

The reintroduction of golden eagles in England poses a threat to livestock, farmers have warned. While the bird of prey has ...

The Wester Ross fire is currently burning on two fronts, and has destroyed an area of 14 sq km, the fire service said. There are also reports of a new heath fire near Lochailort in Lochaber.

A tourist in Scotland spotted a golden eagle — a protected species in the U.K. — flying with what appears to be a trap on its leg.

The golden eagle is the most widely distributed species of eagle. Up until his death, the 3-year-old male, dubbed Sparky, had been closely monitored by the conservation initiative aimed at helping ...