Building safety strengthened following Grenfell Tower tragedy
People with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed.
The funding will be available to owners to have relevant buildings assessed, regardless of whether the property is privately owned or social housing. A further extension of this scheme is also planned to support mitigation and remediation works.
These initiatives, announced on Tuesday by Housing Minister Paul McLennan, are part of a cladding remediation plan published alongside the Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report.
Housing Minister @PaulMcLennan7 has announced @scotgov’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report along with £10m for a new fund owners can apply to for an assessment of cladding in their buildings.
Mr McLennan said: “The fire at Grenfell Tower which resulted in the deaths of 72 people was a tragedy that should never have been able to happen.
“For owners who have cladding in their homes this has been a worrying time which is why we have launched this new fund to speed up the process of assessing and replacing unsafe cladding.
“Of the 58 recommendations in the Inquiry’s second report, 43 relate to areas devolved to Scotland and we are continuing to collaborate with other parts of the UK on building and fire safety matters.
“Immediately after the tragedy we took steps to strengthen building safety in Scotland and we are continuing to deliver an ongoing programme of improvements including introducing legislation as appropriate.”
The final resting place of a Devonian man who served with the King’s (Liverpool Regiment) in World War 1 has been named in France almost exactly 107 years after his death
A rededication service, at which Captain (Capt) Hubert Leslie Smith’s name was added to his gravestone, was held yesterday (25 March) at his graveside in Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Ham British Cemetery near Saint Quentin.
The service was organised by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the ‘War Detectives’ and was attended by serving soldiers of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and The Royal Yorkshire Regiment.
Members of the Smith family stand at the graveside with the military party (Crown Copyright)
Capt Smith died on 24 March 1918 and after the war his remains were recovered and buried in Ham British Cemetery as an unknown captain of The King’s (Liverpool Regiment). Because he was missing Capt Smith was commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial.
The location of Capt Smith’s grave came to light after a researcher submitted a case to CWGC hoping to have identified his final resting place. After further investigation by the National Army Museum and JCCC, it was confirmed.
JCCC Caseworker, Rosie Barron, said: “It has been a privilege to work with The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment to organise the rededication service for Capt Smith today and to have had his family present at the service.
“Although Capt Smith died 107 years ago, his memory has lived on within his family. It is important that men such as Capt Smith, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, are honoured and remembered for their bravery.”
The service was attended by Capt Smith’s great nephews and their families, who had travelled from the UK and the USA to attend the service.
Peter Smith, great nephew of Capt Smith said: “Today’s Smith family in both the UK and the USA were both surprised and pleased to have this opportunity to understand and recognise the life and service of a man we never met in person.
“Thank you JCCC and all those involved for discovering our relative and providing this opportunity to pay tribute to his life, service, and death from long ago.”
Reverend Paul Robinson CF, Chaplain to 4th Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment who conducted the service said: “It is a great honour and privilege to be asked to preside at the Rededication Service of Captain Hubert Leslie Smith.
“As an Army Chaplain, honouring the fallen is one of our most sacred tasks. It is our role to silently shepherd an often-beleaguered nation through grief and we revere those who have died and lay to rest those who have served our nation with dignity and honour and treat their families with respect and compassion.
“Memorials reflect the emphasis the British people place on the worth and value of the individual.”
Captain Smith’s new headstone at Ham British Cemetery (Crown Copyright)
The headstone over the grave was replaced by CWGC. Director for the France Area at the CWGC, Jeremy Prince, said: “We are honoured to mark Capt Smith’s grave with a new Commonwealth War Graves headstone, more than a century after his death.We will care for his grave, and those of his comrades at Ham British Cemetery, in perpetuity.”
Reduce your energy bills: essential tips for new parents
The UK’s leading Smart PAYG energy supplier, Utilita, has launched an Energy Efficiency Guide to help new parents reduce their energy use and see where they could save money.
Officially launched at Pregnancy Counselling and Care (Scotland) this week, the new guide will be rolled out at Utilita’s 12 energy hubs located across the UK.
The cost of general living inevitably goes up when you’re welcoming a child into the family – thanks to the use of electric appliances such as bottle sanitisers, electric baby bouncers, baby monitors and an increased wash load.
Sasha Dixon, Utilita’s Partnerships Manager, explained: “Our Energy Experts are on hand to help you with any questions you have about your account or energy usage. Plus, they can help you top-up your meters and offer advice on schemes and benefits that may be available to you.
“As new parents, you want to save money anywhere you can, and one of the first thought for many is about how to reduce your energy bills. Whether you’re a Utilita customer or not, we’re keen to help new parents take advantage of the quick and easy ways to reduce energy bills without compromising your baby’s comfort.”
Lucy Aitchison, Operations Manager at Pregnancy Counselling and Care Scotland, added: “We’re delighted to be able to share such a helpful resource for new parents, as it will help them not only to keep their baby safe, but also possibly save money on their energy costs.
“All of the families that are referred to the Baby Bank are struggling with the high cost of living, and the helping hand we provide with our newborn packs, which would cost the equivalent of over £2,500 is a real lifeline.
“We’ve seen demand increase hugely this last year, as we have more than doubled the number of Baby Packs that have been sent out around the region. In 2023 we gave out over 22,000 items of baby toys, clothes and equipment, and this last year it is over 58,000 items!
“We need funding support each year to continue this valuable service, that not only helps families, but recycles so much and prevents it from being sent to landfill. Please get in touch with us if you can help support us www.counsellingandcare.co.uk.”
Utilita Energy Hubs are high street locations where customers can top up their accounts, check their balances, and get energy-saving advice – based in Edinburgh, Blackburn, Derby, Gosport, Hartlepool, Huddersfield, Isle of Wight, Leicester, Luton, Sheffield, Southampton, and West Bromwich.
Popular Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy has passed away
Following the news of the sad passing of Christina McKelvie MSP, the Scottish Government Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney MSP, said: “I am devastated to learn of the passing of Christina McKelvie – one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever met in my life.
“In all the years since I first met Christina, I have been so grateful to call her my friend and colleague and to benefit from her warmth and loyalty.
“Christina was fiercely proud of her Easterhouse roots, and she often spoke of how injustices her family experienced in her childhood had inspired her to join the trade union movement and enter elected politics.
“In her almost two decades as a Member of the Scottish Parliament, Christina put her values into action. Whether it was helping her constituents in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, serving as a highly-respected committee convenor, or in the Ministerial posts she held, Christina was always a fierce champion for equality, social justice, for Scottish independence and for a better world.
“But for all her many political achievements, Christina was first and foremost deeply committed to her family. Everyone could see the joy that she and her partner Keith brought to each other’s lives, and she spoke so often over the years of her pride for her sons, and more recently her immense joy at becoming a granny.
“In recent years, when Christina returned to Parliament after treatment for breast cancer, she was determined to help those around her – using her platform to encourage women to check themselves and go to screening appointments.
“The Scottish National Party has lost one of its finest, and I have lost an outstanding Minister in my government. I know her loss will be felt right across the Parliament and among the countless constituents she supported over the years. Christina was such a big-hearted woman, with compassion and social justice at her core. Her political allies and opponents would agree – she truly was a force of nature.
“Today, my thoughts and prayers are with Keith, her sons Jack and Lewis and her wider family and many friends.”
Charities due to lose funding from the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) will be able to apply for emergency support from the City of Edinburgh Council.
A one-off Third Sector Resilience Fund will launch tomorrow (Friday 28 March) and will remain open for two weeks. It will only be open to organisations in Edinburgh directly impacted by the closure of the EIJB’s third sector grants programme and applications must be made by 12 noon on Friday 11 April.
This package of support will include a funded programme worth £1m to allow third sector advice providers to continue to offer income maximisation, debt, and welfare advice services previously funded by the EIJB grants programme.
Applications will be reviewed and reported to a special meeting of the Policy and Sustainability Committee on Monday 12 May, with the intention of releasing funds in June.
Further work is progressing to review the relationship between the public sector and third sector in Edinburgh, to improve funding certainty in future years.
Council Leader, Jane Meagher, said: “Many of these local charities are at the forefront of helping those in our city with the greatest need. We’ve urgently been working to provide a lifeline to those affected by the closure of the previous grants programme, and I’m really pleased that we’ve found a way forward.
“This fund should provide enough money to potentially support all 64 affected organisations for up to nine months. It must be said that this is a one-off emergency fund – we need to act quickly, and I urge applications to be made as soon as possible.
“Alongside this we must develop a stronger way of supporting the third sector in our city. We recognise that the EIJB, like the Council, is under significant financial pressure and there needs to be longer-term change.
“Tackling poverty and inequality is one of the biggest challenges we’ve set ourselves as a city and this will be a really important piece of work – for us, for our partners and for the whole third sector.”
Benjamin Napier, CEO of Citizens Advice Edinburgh, is a member of the third sector reference group which the Council has set up as it reviews the funding relationship the city has with charities.
Benjamin said: “We welcome this investment in the third sector and hope it will go some way to providing resilience, while we continue our work with colleagues across the Council to find a longer-term solution.
“We recognise the pressures on public funding and thank the Council for their efforts in securing this funding. The third sector in Edinburgh plays a vital and very cost-effective role in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
“We look forward to strengthening the relationship between the Council and the third sector. By working together in this way, we can create real and lasting change for our citizens.”
The City of Edinburgh Council Third Sector Resilience Fund is a short term, one off, draw down resource using reserves agreed for use during 2025/26.
The fund aims to:
Provide financial support in 2025/26 for Edinburgh based third sector organisations significantly impacted by the closure of the EIJB Grants Programme
Ensure that the closure of the EIJB Grants Programme does not affect, disrupt, or delay the delivery of other grant funded or commissioned projects and services in the city during 2025/26.
Towards these aims:
The funding is for the period 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026, whilst the wider review of the Council’s approach to supporting the third sector in Edinburgh is undertaken during 2025/26
Is intended to ensure the viability and survival of the third sector organisations whilst a new sustainable long-term approach, aligned with the Council’s Business Plan priorities, is developed for implementation from 2026/27 onwards
Not intended to provide costs associated with closure of an organisation because of the loss of EIJB grant funding, and
Not intended to be used for delivery of any specific projects or services that would be the direct function of the EIJB(noting that this fund will provide resilience until such time as the EIJB’s Strategic Plan is published and any future procurement processes are confirmed and made available to the 3rd sector).
Police Scotland’s national roll out of body worn video started yesterday (Wednesday 26 March), with the first officers equipped with the new cameras on duty in Tayside.
Around 750 Tayside officers, including road policing officers and dog handlers, will be equipped with the new devices over the coming weeks.
As the roll out progresses, more than 10,500 Home Office approved Motorola Solutions VB400 cameras will be issued to frontline officers from constable to inspector ranks, and to police custody staff, across the country.
Since taking command in October 2023, Chief Constable Jo Farrell has prioritised the introduction of body worn video.
The equipment can help to de-escalate incidents, improve public trust in policing and reduce complaints, support officer and staff safety, and bring wider benefits to the criminal justice system.
Chief Constable Farrell said: “The national roll out of body worn video has commenced with the first police officers out on patrol in Tayside today. All frontline officers and custody staff in Tayside Division will be equipped over the coming weeks.
“During the next 18 months, you will see a gradual increase in officers with body worn video cameras across Scotland. In cities and rural communities, in our communities on the roads, hospitals and schools and anywhere else they are required to carry out their duties.
“Body worn video can significantly enhance public confidence and support officer and public safety by providing effective and transparent evidence of police and public interactions.
“The technology will also improve the quality of evidence presented in court to deliver faster justice for victims by increasing early guilty pleas and reducing time spent at court for victims, witnesses and police officers.
“There is strong public and partner support for body worn video in Scotland and we will continue to explain our use of this important technology including assurance around data privacy and human rights considerations.”
A national roll out was a key recommendation of Lady Elish Angiolini’s independent review of police complaints.
Our national public consultation on body worn video received more than 9,000 responses and showed overwhelming support for its introduction, with 81 per cent agreeing that it would increase public confidence in policing.
Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, said: “I am very pleased that the Scottish Government’s record investment in Police Scotland is continuing to support the national roll-out of body worn video for officers and staff.
“Body worn video can increase public confidence in policing and improve safety for police officers and staff. It can also benefit victims and witnesses of crime by allowing cases to be brought to court sooner.
“The use of body worn video is supported by a world-leading £33 million Scottish Government initiative for sharing digital evidence from crime scene to court room. Digital Evidence Sharing Capability (DESC), which is also being rolled out across Scotland, is leading to efficiencies across the criminal justice system, delivering benefits for victims, police officers, prosecutors, defence lawyers, court staff and judges.”
Fiona McQueen, CBE, Scottish Police Authority Interim Chair said: “The roll out of BWV to frontline officers has been a longstanding aspiration for policing in Scotland and this marks an important milestone in that journey.
“The benefits of this technology are well documented. It will benefit the safety of our officers and the public and wider criminal justice system in terms of the effectiveness of investigations.”
Fergus Mayne, UK and Ireland country manager at Motorola Solutions said: “Our Motorola Solutions body cameras are both designed and assembled in Scotland, and we’re proud of our close collaboration with Police Scotland in this important nationwide deployment.
“The new levels of insight and awareness captured by officers’ video footage will help enable greater policing efficiencies and public safety outcomes. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and innovation for all Scotland’s communities.”
Every frontline uniformed police officer, including Special Constables, will be expected to wear a video camera on their uniform while on duty and to activate it when using police powers, whether a stop and search, an arrest of a suspect or executing a search warrant.
Police staff in custody suites will also use cameras when interacting with people in custody.
The footage may be used as evidence, but it will not replace existing procedures and requirements when gathering all available information. It will remain a matter for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to review and determine competence on a case-by-case basis.
Video footage will be uploaded to secure police systems and the evidence will be shared with the COPFS using the new Digital Evidence Sharing Capability (DESC) system.
The introduction of body worn video is not intended to encourage the greater use of single police officer deployments or alter current deployment models for policing in Scotland.
Body worn video is expected to be introduced to the Highlands and Islands and North East in summer 2025 before moving into the east of the country in the autumn.
Hit singer Pixie Lott launches voice-activated lockers across the UK as Amazon kicks off its Spring Deal Days
Amazon Spring Deal Days offers hundreds of thousands of deals across a range of categories and will run for seven days
Shoppers around the country are being given a chance to sing to win big prizes from this year’s Amazon Spring Deal Days. A series of voice-activated lockers are popping up around the country, featuring popular products from brands including Shark, Oral-B, Ninja, Philips, and more.
The lockers were launched on Tuesday morning by hit singer Pixie Lott, with the first products won by singing shoppers including Bose headphones, an Oral-B electric toothbrush, a BRITA filter, LEGO, a Coco & Eve hair set, and much more. The voice-activated lockers can be found in London, Manchester and Birmingham this week.
The activity marks the start of Amazon Spring Deal Days, which features hundreds of thousands of incredible deals across a range of popular categories, including home, electronics, kitchen, home improvement, fashion, and more. The event offers savings of up to 45% and will run for seven days, from 25-31 March.
“We are always looking for ways to give customers even more value and opportunities to save throughout the year,”said John Boumphrey, UK Country Manager of Amazon.
“Amazon Spring Deal Days will offer hundreds of thousands of deals across some of our most popular items, including products from big brands and small businesses across the UK.”
Customers shopping the sale will find hundreds of thousands of deals across must-have items from a wide range of categories, such as:
Amazon Devices: Take advantage of offers on a selection of Amazon Devices, including Echo, Kindle, Ring, Blink, Fire TV, and eero.
Amazon Essentials: Enjoy up to 30% discount on the Sofia Grainge X Amazon Essentials collection.
Amazon Fresh Online: From now until 2nd April, customers can shop a selection of deals across brands like BrewDog Punk IPA, Lindt, Vanish, and more with discounts of up to 30% off.
Amazon Resale: Amazon customers can get 30% off a selection of quality used, returned or open-box products from Amazon Resale. The discount will be deducted automatically at checkout after selecting the delivery address. T&C’s apply.
Audible: From now through April 30, new members can enjoy 3 months of Audible Premium Plus for £0.99 per month (auto-renews at £7.99/mo after the first 3 months) on Amazon and Audible.
Automotive: Save up 15% on Bosch, Castrol, and Noco.
Baby: Save up to 30% on feeding products from Tommee Tippee and up to 20% from Philips. Save up to 20% on a selection of car seats from Maxi-Cosi and up to 40% on baby toys from Fisher-Price.
Beer, Wine and Spirits: Save up to 30% on premium alcohols including Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Ciroc Vodka, and Plymouth Gin.
Beauty: Save up to 40% on CeraVe, Aveeno, TIGI, and more.
Everyday Essentials: Offering millions in savings on thousands of everyday essentials including products from top brands such as Optimum Nutrition, NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto, and CeraVe.
Grocery: Save up to 30% on food and drinks from Illy, Nestlé, Mars, Coca Cola, and more.
Home: Save up to 25% on a selection of home products from BRITA, Tefal, Philips Hue, and more.
Major Appliances: Save up to 35% on large home appliances from Samsung, Haier, and more.
Personal Care Appliances Save up to 55% on electric toothbrushes from brands including Oral-B and Philips and up to 50% on shaving and hair removal from Philips, Braun, and more. Save up to 35% on haircare appliances from ghd, Remington, and more.
Private Brands: Save up to 30% discount on Amazon Private Brands including Amazon Basics, Amazon essentials, and byAmazon.
Toys: Save up to 15% on toys from LEGO, Mattel, Hasbro, and more.
Pixie Lott has also revealed her Top Ten deals from Amazon’s Spring Deal Days, for those looking to make savings this Spring:
All Amazon customers can shop for deals throughout Amazon Spring Deal Days, and Prime members will enjoy all the usual membership benefits, including fast, free delivery on millions of items and the option to choose the delivery option that best suits their needs.
Prime members in the UK receive unlimited One-Day Delivery on millions of items across all categories, with Same-Day Delivery available on over a million items. Prime members can also select free delivery to Amazon Lockers or Counters or choose a delivery day preference with Amazon Day.
This Mother’s Day, treat Mum to an unforgettable dining experience with the bold and vibrant flavours of Latin America at Somewhere by Nico.
Available for a limited time only in both the Glasgow and Edinburgh venues, this exclusive offer lets you celebrate in style with three delicious dishes and a Latin American cocktail of your choice for just £35 per person.
What’s Included:
A selection of three Latin American-inspired dishes
A Latin American cocktail of your choice
Live music from Verde to set the perfect atmosphere
When & Where:
Edinburgh: Live music from Verde 2pm – 4pm
Glasgow: Live music from Verde 6pm – 8pm
How to Book:
This exclusive Mother’s Day offer is available to book in the Glasgow and Edinburgh venues through the below links:
Over 530 pies compete for crowning glory – biggest turnout in awards’ history
Co-Head Judge Gordon Newlands, Quality Meat Scotland with Lesley Cameron, Chief Executive Scottish Bakers and Kyle Rodgers, Rainbow Dust.
A record-breaking number of entries for the 25th annual World Championship Scotch Pie Awards, organised by Scottish Bakers, were judged yesterday (Wednesday 26 March) at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline.
With an astonishing 539 entries from 88 companies across multiple categories, this Silver Jubilee year marks the biggest turnout in the competition’s history – and perhaps its fiercest yet.
A panel of over 50 expert judges, representing every part of the industry – from field to fork – are tasting and assessing each entry. These include technical experts, NPD specialists, buyers, chefs, multiple retail representatives, and consumers, ensuring the judging reflects both the full supply chain and end customer.
This year also introduces two new head judges: butcher Gordon Newlands and baker Kyle Rodgers, making the competition more representative of both sectors. The diverse judging panel mirrors the dynamic and evolving nature of the industry.
The 2025 theme, “Pieoneers”, celebrates the passion, skill and dedication of the bakers, butchers, and pie makers who continue to push boundaries while staying true to tradition. The campaign recognises those leading innovation in the industry and shaping its future.
Lesley Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Bakers, said: “This is a milestone year for the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards, we are thrilled to see a record-breaking number of entries.
“The talent and innovation in the industry have never been stronger, and our Pieoneers continue to push the boundaries of excellence. Today’s judging is a testament to their incredible craftsmanship.”
Co-Head Judge Gordon Newlands, Brand Development and Scotch Butchers Club Manager at Quality Meat Scotland, added: “The standard of entries continues to rise year after year.
“With new categories and a more representative judging panel, we’re seeing even greater creativity and skill. It’s an honour to be part of it.”
Co-Head Judge Kyle Rodgers, UK Sales Manager for Rainbow Dust, agreed: “It’s incredible to see the innovation and passion that goes into every entry.
“Our Pieoneers are raising the bar yet again – it’s been a feast for the senses!”
Paul Long, Managing Director of BAKO, concluded: “We’re proud to continue to support the 25th World Championship Scotch Pie Awards as a strategic partner in this milestone year.
“To see a record number of entries from so many talented bakers, butchers and pie makers is a real testament to the strength and passion of our industry.
“The new Pieoneers campaign is a fantastic addition, helping to shine an even brighter spotlight on the people and skills behind the craft of pie-making – and we’re delighted to play our part in supporting the awards and industry talent.”
This year saw the introduction of two new categories: Retailer Pie Product of the Year, sponsored by Tracker (TRKR), and Lighter Options, co-sponsored by Reformul8 and Ulrick—reflecting changing consumer preferences while continuing to honour traditional excellence.
The competition is proudly supported by BAKO, this year’s Awards Partner, and Carr’s Flour, Diamond Sponsor, alongside other valued category sponsors.
The 2025 World Scotch Pie Champion will be crowned at a glittering awards ceremony at The Hilton in Glasgow on Saturday 10 May.
Funding to help local authorities restore biodiversity
Local authorities will directly receive £10 million to support new, or to enhance existing, approaches to restoring biodiversity through the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF).
More than £55 million has been awarded via the NRF since its launch in 2021 for projects delivering habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine initiatives and control of invasive non-native species.
Acting Minister for Climate Action, Dr Alasdair Allan said: “Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, and is essential for sustaining the ecosystems that provide us with food, fuel, health, wealth, and other vital services.
“We know there is an urgent need to act decisively to address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change together.
“Just like climate change, the loss of species and degradation of our natural environment is an existential threat to humanity. We have a vision for a future where Scotland’s natural environment is restored and supports thriving communities and wildlife alike.
“The Nature Restoration Fund is a vital mechanism to support projects across Scotland on land and at sea – that address the twin crises and restore our natural environment and supports a whole-of society approach to achieving these goals.”
The Edinburgh Process strand of the NRF provides funding direct to Local Authorities to deliver nature restoration projects in their communities, sitting alongside the NRF strand administered by NatureScot.
This latest allocation will bring the total allocated to Local Authorities through the Edinburgh Process strand to £32 million, since 2021.
The NRF aims to help local authorities and their partners protect and restore Scotland’s biodiversity on land and sea.
The Fund has five strategic themes that will be delivered across all the funding streams:
Habitat and species restoration: Management for enhancement and connectivity
Freshwater restoration, including restoration of natural flows in rural catchments
Coastal and marine initiatives which promote restoration, recovery, enhancement or resilience
Control of invasive non-native species (INNS) impacting on nature
Urban: Enhancing and connecting nature across, and between, towns and cities
The Edinburgh Process strand seeks to deliver the five strategic priorities through sub-national delivery. This approach can deliver multiple benefits like supporting health and well-being, green jobs, air and water quality improvements in addition to supporting nature recovery.
NatureScot Chair Colin Galbraith said: “The Nature Restoration Fund is helping environmental groups, communities and local authorities across Scotland take vital action for Scotland’s nature now.
“It’s crucial that we do everything we can to respond to the twin crises of nature loss and climate change. With this kind of support, we can make a positive and lasting difference that will put our land, seas and wildlife back on the road to recovery. This is not only good for nature, but good for people too as we all benefit from a healthy and thriving natural world.”
The Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework for biodiversity, including the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045 and Delivery Plan to 2030, published in November 2024, sets out our ambition and plans to halt the loss of nature by 2030 and make significant progress to restoring nature by 2045.
