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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 17h

In our new #Fiadh film, Deirdre Stewart asks how we fund deer management. As deer numbers and traditional income falls, could public funding help sustain the skilled stalkers Scotland needs? 🎬 Watch Seeking Sustainability: youtu.pulse.ly/nudetg7ell #DeerManagement #CommonGroundForum

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek starts today – here’s how you can help one of Scotland’s most treasured native mammals. 📖Learn about the threats facing red squirrels – and how we can help them thrive – in our story, Squirrels on the Move. 👉 www.scotlandbigpicture.com/rewilding-st... 🧵1/3

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Squirrels On The Move

<p>The red squirrel is one of Scotland’s most treasured mammals but has not been seen in many parts of the Highlands for generations. Rewilding charity Trees for Life, is taking pioneering steps to ch...

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In our latest film from The #Fiadh Project, Falcon Frost of Glenfalloch Estate asks how we can sustain the costs of deer management – and the stalking jobs Scotland needs to deliver it. 🎬 Watch the film: youtu.pulse.ly/anxwjugeha #DeerManagement #NatureRestoration #CommonGroundForum

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Want to see the bigger picture on rewilding? Join Ellie Corsie on one of our Principles of Rewilding Learning Days this month and get to grips with the ideas at the heart of rewilding. 🗓️ 12 Oct | Glasgow City Centre 🗓️ 30 Oct | Glen Nevis 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/yzenkqb…

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🦫🐗🐾 Engineering healthy, diverse ecosystems? Easy. Fundraising? Not their strong suit. Help support species recovery in Scotland by donating to our 'Restore Species, Restore Nature' appeal. Donations up to £250 will be doubled! 👉 Double your impact: avivafoundation.pulse.ly/fywqog3uat

A graphic on a solid olive-green background features four animals (a beaver, a Highland cow, a wild boar piglet and a Eurasian lynx). White text at the top reads, "There's one thing these species can't do..."

On the left: A beaver swims in calm water, holding a leafy branch in its mouth. The background is a misty, soft-focus wetland. White text overlaid at the top reads: "Beaver. Creates entire wetland ecosystems. Terrible at fundraising."
On the right: An image of a young wild boar piglet with a dirty snout covered in mud and a dried leaf. It stands in a field of dry. Text above the piglet reads: "Wild boar. Gives new plants and trees a chance to grow. Terrible at fundraising."

On the left: A spotted Eurasian lynx with tufted ears walking through deep white snow in a winter forest setting. Above the lynx, bold white text overlay reads: "Lynx. Helps restore balance to woodland ecosystems. Terrible at fundraising."
On the right: Shaggy, long-haired Highland cattle graze in an open landscape with shrubby vegetation. Text in the upper half of the image reads: "Wilder grazers. Create healthier, more dynamic habitats. Terrible at fundraising."

A beaver emerging from a metal transport crate and stepping into a pool of water. The bottom half of the image features text that reads, "Keystone species are terrible at fundraising. So we're doing it for them. Donate to our Restore Species, Restore Nature appeal and your donation will be doubled, helping give beavers, wild boar, lynx and wilder grazers the support they need to recover across Scotland."

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

At The Big Picture Conference, we caught up with Emily Johns from @ssentransmission.bsky.social – our headline sponsor – to talk about our partnership and why they’re supporting nature restoration. A huge thank you to SSEN Transmission for helping make the conference possible. #BigPictureConference

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our programme of October Learning Days gives you the chance to feed your curiosity across a wide range of rewilding topics. Choose the subject that interests you and spend a day learning alongside the experts. See what’s coming up and book today 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/mu9osxq…

A promotional graphic for "Rewilding Learning Days - October 2026" by Scotland The Big Picture features a collage of nature and educational images. On the left, a group of people wearing winter hats and jackets stand in a Scottish glen with mountains in the background, listening to a guide holding a map. On the right, a vertical stack of three images shows: 1. A low-angle shot looking up at a bright blue autumn sky framed by golden-yellow aspen trees. 2. A Eurasian lynx with spotted fur standing in a grassy field.
3. An aerial view of a dark, winding river bordered by lush green forest.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#ScotClimateWeek has begun with a stark warning from UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband. But this Wednesday, you can be part of the response. Join The Scottish Rewilding Alliance outside Holyrood, to call for nature-based solutions to climate shocks. Sign up here: actionnetwork.org/events/deman...

An event poster on a solid yellow background. At the top, bold black text reads "THIS WEDNESDAY!" Below, a hand drawn in a comic-book style holds up a blue placard. Written on the placard in white, handwritten-style text is "Prepare Scotland for CLIMATE SHOCKS". In the bottom corners are details for the event: - A black map pin icon next to the text "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT". - A black calendar icon next to the text "30 SEPTEMBER 3-5 pm". In the background at the bottom is a black-and-white stylised graphic of the Scottish Parliament building.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

𝗜𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁. A strong turnout outside Holyrood next Wednesday will show MSPs that people across Scotland expect better than a future of fire, flood and drought 👇

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What a day! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The #BigPictureConference 2026: speakers and breakout session hosts, delegates, sponsors and supporters. We left Perth feeling inspired, energised and more determined than ever to make more rewilding happen across Scotland.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last year, we helped a family of beavers return to a community-owned woodland in our Northwoods network. Donating to our Aviva appeal today can help restore beavers and other species across Scotland – and right now, your gift will be doubled. 👉 avivafoundation.pulse.ly/hcwimgwnuj

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Rewilding Communications is our four-night residential course (15 – 19 Nov), designed to help you communicate about nature restoration with clarity and impact. Find your voice in the rewilding movement alongside fellow thinkers and doers. 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/97zamzt…

A group of people stand in a grassy area with backpacks, listening to a speaker. The background features mountains. Above the scene is a green banner with text reading "Rewilding Communications".

Aerial view of a stone lodge surrounded by a vast wild-looking landscape with trees. A river flows in the distance with hills under a cloudy sky. A banner across the image reads, "A 4-night training course in the Scottish Highlands."

A collage of four images shows a group of people listening intently to a speaker, a person in a red coat taking a photo of mountains, a person speaking on stage beside a large screen displaying a wolf's face and two people talking and smiling while walking in an outdoor setting with trees. Text highlights read: "Storytelling techniques, how to use visual imagery, confident public speaking".

A quote on a scenic background reads: "I have returned home armed with new skills and buzzing with ideas." The quote is attributed to a "Rewilding Communications guest."

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The doors are open, the seats are filling and there’s a real buzz at The Big Picture Conference this morning. Hundreds of people are here at @ @perthtch.bsky.social for a day of big ideas, challenging questions and conversations about what it will take to make more rewilding happen across Scotland.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🚨 The Big Picture Conference is tomorrow! If you haven’t booked yet, don’t wait – ticket sales close at 21:30 tonight. We can still take walk-ins tomorrow, but booking online is the best way to guarantee your place. 🎟️ scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/h2fyilf… #BigPictureConference

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our CEO, Lisa Chilton, met North East Scotland MSP @maggiechapman.bsky.social this week for a short online discussion about the Lynx to Scotland project - a collaboration between SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, @treesforlife.bsky.social, @rewildingbritain.org.uk and @lifescape.bsky.social. 🧵1/3

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

At this time of the year, when other plants have finished flowering, ivy provides late nectar for insects and shelter for birds, bats and more. Does it really need cutting back? #RewildYourLife with our ebook #MeWilding – free with code MWFOC26: 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/oxjge9w…

An illustration on a light grey background featuring green ivy vines with detailed leaves framing the edges. In the centre, dark grey and olive green text reads, "Does your IVY really need cutting back?"

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our Restore Species, Restore Nature appeal is live – and thanks to the #AvivaCommunityFund, your donation today will be doubled. Give £25 today and it becomes £50 for species recovery in Scotland. 👉 Double your donation: avivafoundation.pulse.ly/sz41ryvjkr #RestoreSpeciesRestoreNature

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Got The Big Picture Conference on your radar but not yet in your diary? There are just a few days left to secure your spot! Join us at Perth Concert Hall this Saturday, 19 Sept, for an inspiring day of rewilding discussion: 🎟️ scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/ub9ve5c… #BigPictureConference

A red squirrel runs over a log against a soft-focus green background. White text reads: "Not got your ticket for The Big Picture Conference this Saturday? Time to get your scurry on!"

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Mark your diaries! From next Tuesday, 15 September, you can double your donation through our Aviva appeal to help bring missing species back to Scotland. Donations of up to £250 will be matched, helping support work to bring back beavers, wild boar, lynx and wild grazers 🦫🐗🐾🐎

A collage of four square images of animals: Top-left: A Eurasian lynx with a spotted tan coat and tufted ears walks through deep white snow. Top-right: A shaggy, light-brown Highland cow stands in a field of purple heather, with mountains in the background. Bottom-left: A close-up of a small wild boar piglet with a muddy snout and a leaf stuck to its nose. Bottom-right: A beaver stands on the edge of frozen, icy water next to tall green grass.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How might a familiar Scottish landscape develop over 50 years with reduced grazing pressure? It depends on many factors but a transformation into something more complex and productive likely applies to many upland areas. Explore The #Fiadh Project: scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/js9lppn…

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Nine Ways to Rewild is our five-day residential course (31 Oct–5 Nov), built on proven principles already driving nature recovery across our #NorthwoodsRewildingNetwork. Take your next step in rewilding alongside fellow thinkers and doers. 🔗 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/tftshrs…

A group of people wearing outdoor clothing stand on a scenic overlook, smiling and facing each other. Behind them, a vast forest extends to distant hills. Text on the image reads "9 Ways to Rewild."

Aerial view of a lodge surrounded by green fields, forests and distant hills. Text overlay reads: "A 5-night training course in the Scottish Highlands."

A collage of images showing: a group of women in a cozy attic space, discussing around a table with papers and mugs; a smiling man in a blue SCOTLAND: The Big Picture t-shirt standing outdoors, and a group of hikers posing on a scenic overlook with trees and mountains in the background. A middle section contains text listing "Practical insights," "Field trips," "Expert guides"

A serene lake with lily pads and grassy banks is set against a backdrop of forest and distant mountains. Overlaid text reads, "From start to finish, this course opened my eyes" with a smaller attribution saying, "9 Ways to Rewild guest."

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Big Picture Conference is filling up fast! Breakout sessions are fully booked, but there’s plenty more to get stuck into – from Wild Clay and the Rewilding Market to a packed programme of talks. 🎟️ Join us in Perth on 19 September: pulse.pulse.ly/t7cvqrv0sk

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

⏳ One week to apply! Got experience in community engagement and a passion for nature recovery? We’re looking for a Community Engagement Lead to join our Loch Abar Mòr team. 🗓️ Applications close midday on Mon, 14 Sept. 👉 Find out more and apply: scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/aktx9ru…

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The people who’ve spent years making rewilding happen have a wealth of knowledge. This autumn, we're are putting it all into your hands through a programme of expert-led Learning Days. Secure your spot and turn your passion into real-world impact 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/ttrtjwm…

A promotional graphic for "Rewilding Learning Days - Autumn 2026" by Scotland The Big Picture features a collage of nature and educational images. On the left, a group of people wearing winter hats and jackets stand in a Scottish glen with mountains in the background, listening to a guide holding a map. On the right, a vertical stack of three images shows: 1. A low-angle shot looking up at a bright blue autumn sky framed by golden-yellow aspen trees. 2. A Eurasian lynx with spotted fur standing in a grassy field.
3. An aerial view of a dark, winding river bordered by lush green forest.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If you live or work around the Lochy catchment, and couldn't make our beaver information sessions, you can still have your say on their potential return. Our online feedback form will be open until the end of September. 👉 Find out more and share your views: lochabarmor.pulse.ly/cwtogsinru

An informational poster with a green background features a photograph of a beaver's head peeking out above calm, reflective water. The text at the top reads, "HAVE YOUR SAY on the potential return of beavers to the River Lochy catchment." Below the beaver, smaller text reads, "Complete our feedback form at www.lochabarmor.scot/lochaber-beavers". At the bottom of the poster are three white logos for Loch Abar Mòr, SCOTLAND The Big Picture and Beaver Trust.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🔥 Tonight, the Scottish Parliament is debating Scotland’s growing wildfire risk. But the debate needs to extend beyond Holyrood. One of the first public conversations on the subject since the recent wildfire at Abernethy will take place at The Big Picture Conference on 19 September. 🧵 1/3

A landscape after a wildfire, with scorched black earth and fire-damaged trees. A towering column of smoke rises in the background.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If this sounds like you, we think you’ll love being part of our Big Picture Community. Get our latest news and stories straight to your inbox. Our next newsletter lands on Thursday 3 September, so sign up before then to make sure you don't miss it. 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/xxmk7uk…

On the left: a barn swallow perched on a muddy bank with a clear mirror reflection in the water below. Text reads: "You've seen your first swallow of the year and treated it as breaking news."
On the right: a beaver swimming in water, backlit by golden sunlight. White text reads: "You've become emotionally invested in a beaver you've never met."

On the left: a close-up photograph of a tiny, delicate mushroom with a translucent, bell-shaped white cap showing vertical ridges. Text reads, "You've photographed a mushroom from six different angles."
On the right: a Eurasian lynx standing in a winter forest, eyes staring directly forward as it peers between birch trees. Text reads: "You want to see nature make a comeback."

An image of a hillside under a clear blue sky, covered in young, bright green birch trees and heather. Overlaying the sky in grey text is: "Looks like we’ve got plenty in common." In the middle of the image, set against a semi-transparent dark overlay, is white text: "Let's keep in touch. Join our Big Picture Community for rewilding news straight to your inbox." At the bottom of the image, the URL "www.scotlandbigpicture.com/big-picture-community" is written in white.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We've added a new panel to The Big Picture Conference programme: Does rewilding have a wildfire problem? Panellists from @rspb.bsky.social, @cairngormsnews.bsky.social and our Northwoods partner, Lynamer, will explore the nuanced relationship between rewilding and fire risk. 🧵1/2

An aerial top-down view shows a stark contrast between a lush green forest on the left and a charred, blackened landscape on the right.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Can you bring people together around plans for nature restoration? We’re looking for a Community Engagement Lead to join our Loch Abar Mòr team. Applications close midday on Monday 14 September. 👉 Find out more and apply: scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/ancwka3… #NatureJobs #ScotlandJobs

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Late-summer garden tidy-up? Don't throw those prunings away – pile them up! Dead wood can become prime real estate for fungi, insects, toads and hedgehogs. For more ways to #RewildYourLife, download our ebook #MeWilding – free with code MWFOC26: 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/sauww3k…

A photograph of a large, structured pile of cut tree branches, logs, and twigs stacked together in a habitat pile. Text at the top of the photo reads, "Not just a pile of sticks". Below the photo is a solid olive-green banner with white text that reads, "Turn your cuttings into wildlife habitat". The banner is decorated with illustrations of yellow mushrooms, small ladybirds, and a hedgehog.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Interested in learning about rewilding? This autumn, our Principles of Rewilding Learning Day is coming to three different locations: 📍 Edinburgh | 9 October 📍 Glasgow | 12 October 📍 Glen Nevis | 30 October 👉 Book your place today: scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/wc07cnr…

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Reasons to join us for The Big Picture Conference? Glad you asked... Book your ticket 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/2oktgmo… #BigPictureConference

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In 2025, we worked alongside our land partners and community groups to commit more land and water to nature recovery. It's just one of the ways we're #MakingRewildingHappen. To discover more, explore our latest impact report. 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/m1r7flz…

A photo of a rugged Scottish mountain with a forested lower slope under a dramatic cloudy sky. Text on an olive-green background reads: "48,562 hectares committed to nature recovery as part of our Loch Abar Mòr nature restoration partnership."

A group of people of various ages standing in a grassy field outdoors, dressed in warm winter coats. On the right, a man in an olive green jacket gestures with his hands as he speaks to the listening crowd. Text on a grey background reads: "115 landowners and community groups partnering with us to restore nature."

A Scottish wetland landscape with a winding stream, mossy trees, fallen logs, and autumn-coloured vegetation in shades of orange and green. Text on an orange background reads: "£58,185 of funding distributed to land partners from our Rewilding Fund."

A landscape photograph of a Scottish glen under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, green deciduous trees, yellow gorse bushes, and white-blossomed shrubs dot a grassy field. A wide, shallow river with stony banks flows along the right. In the background, dense evergreen forests lead up to rugged mountains. Text on a blue background reads: "29 new partners joined our Northwoods Rewilding Network and Loch Abar Mòr partnership."

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our Loch Abar Mòr nature restoration partnership will be at the Lochaber Agricultural Show this Saturday 22 August – drop by our beaver stand with @beavertrust.org and hear about our partners' work. More details here: lochaberagriculturalshow.pulse.ly/s… #LochaberAgriculturalShow

A shaggy, brown Highland cow stands in a grassy field with long, upward-curving horns. Green trees line the background under a blue sky. Bold text reads: "Let's talk nature at the Lochaber Agricultural Show".

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture CEO, Lisa Chilton, met Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Mark Ruskell today for a short online discussion about the Lynx to Scotland project. 🧵 1/3

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Exciting changes are happening at Torlundy Farm, a partner in our Loch Abar Mòr nature restoration partnership. All made possible by £21,480 from the #NatureRestorationFund through @highland.gov.uk, alongside £1,500 from our own Rewilding Fund. Together, we’re helping create a #NatureRichLochaber.

An aerial view shows a large, circular twig nest built at the very top of a tall pine tree in a dense forest. In the background, the landscape rises to meet massive, snow-capped mountains under an overcast sky. A text box with a white pointer pointing to the nest reads "prime osprey real estate."

A newly excavated, curved pond of brown, muddy water sits within a wooded area. The pond is surrounded by freshly dug dark mud banks, surrounded by trees. A teal text box with a white arrow pointing down toward the water reads, "new wetland habitat."

A wide green field under a partly cloudy sky, with mountains in the background. In the middle round, a straight line of post-and-wire fencing runs through the field. A green label with a white arrow pointing to the fence reads "hedgerow fencing".

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Thanks to our Northwoods Rewilding Network , nature recovery is gaining ground across 35,000 acres in Scotland. Here's a glimpse of the collective impact since 2021. 👉 Read the full results of our latest impact survey: scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/qevrje0… #MakingRewildingHappen

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

How can nature recovery in Scotland shift up a gear without someone in government keeping their foot on the accelerator? Add your name to @scotrewilding.bsky.social's open letter to tell the Scottish Government it needs a dedicated #MinisterForNature. Link in the post below 👇

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In a new op-ed, our Rewilding Relations Officer, Hugh Webster, discusses how we might reconcile nature restoration with the growing risk of wildfires, urging a joined up approach that combines knowledge, experience and every available tool. 👉 scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/fbqy0wk…

A firefighter in full protective gear and a bright yellow helmet stands in a pine forest, holding a hose and spraying a high-pressure jet of water onto blackened, charred ground. The forest floor is a mix of green undergrowth and burnt patches, and the trees in the background are obscured by a haze of smoke.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you to MSP Ariane Burgess for taking the time to meet with #LynxToScotland partner Trees for Life this week.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Trending audio comes and goes. Nature’s soundtrack is timeless 💚

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We're incredibly grateful to all the sponsors of The #BigPictureConference - whose support makes the event possible. With hundreds of people from across the rewilding community gathering under one roof on 19 September, you'll be in good company. 🧵 1/3

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Our latest impact report captures how we drove support for rewilding last year. Film is just one way we inspire people to see the Big Picture and connect with rewilding. 👉 Explore the full report to see how we're #MakingRewildingHappen: scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/4eqjo65…

Poster for a documentary titled "Riverwoods: An Untold Story" with an image of a salmon underwater. Text reads: "9 countries broadcasting our feature-length documentary Riverwoods."

Aerial view of a vast, autumnal forest with mountains in the background and a loch at the centre. The overlay text reads "Painting Scotland Yellow" with a yellow leaf graphic. Below, in large white text, it reads "190,444 views of our films on YouTube and Vimeo."

A rectangular image displays a wetland and greenery, overlaid with the text "The Decoy Airfield Being Healed." Text on a blue background reads: "11 short films produced to drive support for rewilding."

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Last week we welcomed 7 Landscape Architecture students from the University of Copenhagen for a bespoke Rewilding Day Out. As part of the students' week-long study trip to Scotland, they saw rewilding in practice and heard from those delivering it on the ground. 🧵1/3

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our Loch Abar Mòr nature restoration partnership has been awarded £108,000 from the Scottish Government’s #NatureRestorationFund, managed by @naturescot.bsky.social, to support our ‘Wee Trees Lochaber’ project – helping restore mountain woodland. 👉 Read more: bit.pulse.ly/qdke73lv4f

A woman in a bright pink top is crouched on a hillside under a clear blue sky, trimming branches of montane willow with pruning shears. Surrounding her is a landscape of rugged hills and sparse vegetation. Text above her reads, "A bright future for wee trees!" Logos for Nature Restoration Fund, Net Zero Scotland (Scottish Government), and Let’s Do Net Zero are at the bottom.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Today is #EarthOvershootDay – the date when we’ve used up an entire year’s worth of nature’s resources. It's been creeping earlier and earlier each year. In 1971 it fell on 29 December. In 1966 there was no such day. 🧵1/3

A serene landscape of a bog at dawn, with calm water reflecting a partly cloudy sky. The text reads, "Nature has an annual budget. And we’ve already spent it." Below, the hashtag #EarthOvershootDay is displayed.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our consultations about the potential return of beavers to the River Lochy catchment, held in collaboration with Loch Abar Mòr and @beavertrust.org, have finished – but there's still time to share your views via our online survey: 📝 www.lochabarmor.scot/lochaber-bea...

A man examines a tabletop display featuring informational leaflets and a taxidermy beaver posed in a swimming position about a sandy riverbed with rocks. In the background, several people stand conversing in small groups near information banners.

A woman sits at a table covered with a green cloth, displaying informational materials and a pot plant. On the left is a banner with an image of a beaver and text "Lochy Catchment Beaver Project," and on the right, a banner promoting "Loch Abar Mòr," showing people in nature with mountains and a sunset.

Person with glasses writing on a survey form at a table. The form includes various questions and checkboxes about the impact of beavers.

Two people stand in front of a large informational display titled "Beaver benefits." The display features images and text explaining how beaver dams create wetlands and help with flood and drought mitigation. The person on the left has short white hair, while the person on the right has brown hair tied up. Both appear to be reading the display.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfire still burning in the Cairngorms. Amidst the heartbreaking impact on people and wildlife, we’ve also seen the best of human nature. Firefighters, volunteers and local communities have worked tirelessly to help those affected. 🧵1/3

Charred landscape with blackened earth and burnt trees, smoke lingering in the air against a backdrop of hills and overcast sky. Patches of green vegetation and wildflowers remain in the foreground.

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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @scotlandtbp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The #BigPictureConference returns to Perth on 19 Sept. Meet the speakers exploring our theme 'Coexistence in rewilded landscapes' – unpacking how communities can navigate the opportunities and challenges of returning wildlife. Book your ticket: scotlandbigpicture.pulse.ly/kzfqvfd…

A woman with short brown hair is smiling against a brown background. Title text reads: "Chantal Lyons: Breaking ground (and rules) with wild boar." A paragraph of description text reads: "Chantal is a science communicator and author of the award-winning Groundbreakers: The Return of Britain's Wild Boar. She’ll chart the changes that boar have conjured in ecosystems and communities, and ask the question: how ready are we for wildness?"

A woman with grey hair and a friendly expression is centred against a green background. Title text reads: "Alison Maclennan - Return: 50 years with the white tailed eagle." A paragraph of description text reads: "For 35 years, Alison has dedicated herself to conserving Highland wildlife with the RSPB. She’ll draw on her experiences playing a leading role in the re-establishment of the white-tailed eagle in Scotland, exploring how communities are navigating coexistence with them again."

A woman with short, silver hair smiles against a bright yellow background. She wears a blue t-shirt with "Rewilding Europe" on it and sunglasses atop her head. Title text reads: "Amy Duthie: Living well with wildlife." Below, a paragraph of descriptive text reads "Amy is Head of Upscaling at Rewilding Europe. In this session she'll present new guidance and resources to help communities navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with returning wildlife, drawing on experience from across Europe."

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