All Scotland articles – Page 2

  • Skimo racing
    News

    Skimo racing first for Scotland

    2017-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Ski mountaineering racing is to be introduced to the UK for the first time later this year. Skimo combines skiing with mountaineering skills. The sport is established in the Alps and North America, but organisation Skimo Scotland said it had not spread to the UK. Four races will be held ...

  • Salmon
    News

    Salmon tagged in order to test 'fish pass'

    2017-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Salmon tagging has been carried on a tributary of the River Tweed in order to test the efficiency of a new “fish pass”.

  • House sparrow
    News

    House sparrows rule roost in Scotland's gardens

    2017-12-01T00:00:00Z

    House sparrows were the most commonly spotted bird in gardens in Scotland, according to an RSPB survey. More than 43,000 people across Scotland took part in the Big Garden Birdwatch held on 24-25 January. Starlings were the second most seen bird followed by chaffinches. Tree sparrows were ranked 16 - ...

  • Snow storm
    News

    Yuletide snow starts to land

    2017-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Rising temperatures will lead to a slight thaw for many parts of the UK although travel in some places remains hazardous due to ice.Over the next few day’s, temperatures across the UK will rise to BBC above freezing, however they will fall back below freezing by night. With a slight ...