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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 5d

Lovely to see Ashleigh Whiffin on #GardenersWorld tonight. A very worthy finalist for the Outstanding Contribution award in this year’s #NatureOfScotland Awards! www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

2025 Nature of Scotland Awards Winners and Shortlist

Congratulations to all our finalists! The shortlist for the 2025 awards represents a cross-section of businesses, charities, the public sector and individuals working towards conserving the country’s ...

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 6d

This is it! Early bird tickets for the 2025 Nature of Scotland Awards ceremony are only available until midnight tonight (2 October)! Take advantage of this great discounted rate, and help celebrate Scotland's conservation heroes! buff.ly/bIaGZnS
📷 Mike Wilkinson

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 9d

Find out more about the #NatureOfScotland Awards Community Initiative finalists (and remember to cast your vote!) www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Four volunteers take part in an outdoor land management activity in Glasgow, using spades, buckets and wheelbarrows. The RSPB Scotland, NatureScot and Green Power Initiative logos are top right.  The finalists are Aberdeen B-Lines: Pollinator Pathways in the Granite City 

Culbokie Buzzing 

Greyhope Bay: Connecting Communities and the Coast 

Kilminning – turning tarmac into wetland 

Lauriston Farm run by the Edinburgh Agroecology Co-operative 

River Goil Restoration

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 13d

You don't need to get up early to get your early bird tickets for the #NatureOfScotland Awards 2025! But you do need to move quickly. The discounted rate is only available until midnight on 2 October. After that, tickets remain on sale at full price until 30 October. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 14d

It’s great to see Landward back on our screens for the autumn, a brilliant way to keep up to date with all the nature news from around Scotland! If you missed the first episode, you can watch it here:

BBC Scotland - Landward

Scotland's farming and countryside programme.

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 15d

Quick! Time is running out to vote for the #NatureOfScotland Community Initiative Award... Choose your favourite from our fabulous finalists before midnight on 2 October.
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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 17d

Find out more about our Coast and Waters finalists. buff.ly/7B40087 #NatureOfScotland

Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 20d

Get your early bird tickets for the #NatureOfScotland Awards 2025 before 2 October! www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 21d

Cast your vote for the Community Initiative Award, the only #NatureOfScotland category that’s chosen by the public! www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 23d

Find out more about our Business for Nature finalists. buff.ly/7B40087
This category is sponsored by Nature Scot

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 23d

Early bird tickets for the #NatureOfScotland Awards 2025 are now on sale here: buff.ly/7B40087 where you’ll also find the full list of brilliant finalists. These were announced at our Shortlist Reception last Wednesday (pics below!)
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📷 Laura Elliot

Three attendees at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2025 Shortlist Reception standing together indoors, dressed in business attire and holding drinks. They wear name tags and pose in front of a Laphroaig banner

Three attendees at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2025 Shortlist Reception posing indoors. Each wears a name tag and semi-formal attire. They are holding drinks

Three attendees at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2025 Shortlist Reception standing indoors. They are dressed in formal attire.

Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 27d

It was so great to see everyone last night at the Shortlist Reception! If you missed our live posts, you can now see all the 2025 #NatureOfScotland finalists on our website

Nature of Scotland Awards

The Nature of Scotland Awards recognise the very best in Scottish nature conservation.

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 28d

Tonight is the night! We look forward to welcoming everyone who’s coming to our Shortlist Reception tonight at the Scottish Parliament. If you’re not there in person, you can follow all the announcements live on our X page @NatureofScot #NatureOfScotland

Image shows a large number of guests at the 2024 Nature of Scotland Awards Shortlist Reception at the Scottish Parliament.

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 29d

Just one more day until we find out who the finalists are for the 2025 #NatureOfScotland Awards! There are so many inspirational, dedicated individuals to choose from – who's going to be on that list??

A close up of a Crested Tit sitting on a lichen-covered log. The RSPB Scotland and NatureScot logos are in the top right. In the bottom left it says Nature of Scotland Awards 2025: It's almost time.

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · Sep 8

This is your three-day alert for the #NatureofScotland Awards Shortlist Reception at the Scottish Parliament! If you haven’t been before, it’s about 20 minutes’ 🚶 from Waverley station, or look at Lothian Buses, or hop in a taxi. Find out more

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · Sep 4

The #NatureOfScotland Awards Shortlist Reception is just under a week away (at the Scottish Parliament on 10 Sept) and we can’t wait to see everyone there! Thank you to host Karen Adam MSP and Suntory Global Spirits for their sponsorship.
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An image of a colourful Goldfinch sitting on a branch. The RSPB Scotland and NatureScot logos are in the top right. In the bottom left it says Nature of Scotland Awards 2025 Shortlist Reception 10 September 2025

Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · Aug 20

Friday is the deadline to secure your place at our @rspbscotland.bsky.social Nature of Scotland Awards Shortlist Reception. Join us at the Scottish Parliament on 10 Sept as we honour this year's exceptional applicants.
Don’t miss out, check your inbox for your invite and secure your place right away

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · Jul 30

The countdown is on to celebrate this year’s applicants at our Shortlist Reception on 10 September. Invitations have been sent today so check your inbox and secure your spot. Thank you to host Karen Adam MSP and Suntory Global Spirits for their sponsorship. See you there!

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · Jun 16

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for this year's Nature of Scotland Awards. Your support allows us to celebrate the inspirational people, projects and organisations working to protect and restore Scotland's natural heritage. @naturescot.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk @suntory.bsky.social

A promotional graphic for the Nature of Scotland Awards 2025, featuring a Red Squirrel in the centre with the text “Thank you to all our 2025 sponsors.” The Nature of Scotland Awards and RSPB Scotland logos appear in the top right. Sponsor logos are displayed at the bottom, including Headline sponsor NatureScot, Category sponsors GreenPower, Laphroaig, The James Hutton Institute, Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, Event sponsor Black Professionals United Kingdom, Shortlist Reception sponsor Suntory Global Spirits, and Trophy sponsor Turcan Connell.

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · Jun 4

Entries for the Nature of Scotland Awards 2025 are now closed!! 👏 🐞 🏆 We've received so many wonderful applications this year, and our judges are eagerly preparing to read them. That all-important short list will be revealed at a reception on 10 September.
📷 Brian Ludwig

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · Jun 2

Just a reminder that entries for the Nature of Scotland Awards 2025 must be in by 11.59pm on Tuesday, 3 June! All the information and the application form can be found here: rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
@naturescot.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #NatureOfScotland

A male capercaillie stares at the camera in front of a blurred background. The RSPB Scotland and NatureScot logos are in the top right. In the bottom left it says Nature of Scotland Awards 2025: Time is running out, enter now.

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · May 29

Thank you to everyone who's been sending in their brilliant applications for this year's #NatureOfScotland Awards! Remember, all entries must be in by 11.59pm on Tuesday, 3 June, so you've still got a few more days. Apply here: buff.ly/QMuL1L5 @rspbscotland.bsky.social‬ @naturescot.bsky.social‬

A Blue Tit looks directly at the camera. It's sitting on a branch that's covered in moss and lichen. The RSPB Scotland and Nature Scot logos are top right. In the bottom left it says Nature of Scotland Awards 2025 Last chance to enter.

Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · May 28

1 in 9 species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We need bold ideas. Our Innovation category celebrates those helping turn the tide for nature. Apply by 11.59pm 3 June lnkd.in/expNN2j9
Thanks for support @hutton.ac.uk

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · May 27

There’s just one week to go until the closing date for the #NatureOfScotland Awards 2025! Make sure your application is in by 11.59pm on Tuesday 3rd June. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... @rspbscotland.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · May 26

Are you helping nature thrive in Scotland's marine or freshwater habitats? Apply for the #NatureOfScotland Coast and Waters award by 11.59pm on 3 June. 👉 buff.ly/2oivrp1
📷 Sam Turley (rspb-images.com)

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