Links

Wildlife and Environment

• Access Code
  The Scottish Outdoor Access Code details individual responsibilities in relation to access rights.
• National Biodiversity Network
  The National Biodiversity Network is a union of likeminded organisations throughout the UK, including the Wildlife Trusts, that are collaborating to create an information network of biodiversity data that is accessible over the Internet.
• New Caledonian Woodlands
  New Caledonian Woodlands is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers projects which offer real benefits to the environment and to local communities.
• Scottish Beavers Trial
  This website is dedicated to the re-introduction of the European beaver to Scotland.
• Scottish Environmental Database
  A list of environmental links for Scotland complied by the Edinburgh University Ecological Society.
• Scottish Environmental News (SCENES)
  SCENES is an independent monthly publication of Scottish environmental news. It was launched in 1988, based on published material and contains only news, with no editorial comment or opinion.
• UK Red Squirrel Group
  The UK Red Squirrel Group aims to improve the awareness of the research into native red squirrels.
• Wildlife Trusts
  An umbrella organisation for the network of 46 Wildlife Trusts throughout the United Kingdom including Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT). The site includes links to the websites of individual county trusts.

Tourism

• ASVA
  Website for the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions.
• Outdoor diary
  Events in Edinburgh and Lothains.
• Scotland Mountain Biking
  Specialises in mountain bike holidays throughout Scotland.
• Scotland's National Nature Reserves
  Information on all National Nature Reserves (NNR) in Scotland.
• Scottish Youth Hostels Association
  Inexpensive accommodation throughout Scotland.
• Scotexchange
  Information and research on trends in Scottish tourism.
• Sustrans
  Promoting cycling routes as a sustainable transport network.
  (To find SWT reserves go to the page on Scottish cycle routes and select Wildlife Trust under Attractions)
• Tourism and Environment Forum
  Latest information from the environment tourist sector.
• VisitScotland (formerly Scottish Tourist Board)
  Information on things to see and do in Scotland. Includes links to regional tourist boards.
• Walking wild
  Latest walk guides in Scotland, along with vital information about walking restrictions. 
• Wildlife Scotland
  A useful VisitScotland website highlighting where and when you can see wildlife.