Beavers

Calls for caution over beaver reintroduction on the Tweed.

Fishing authority welcomes SBC move on beavers

Beaver wetlands in Perthshire.

Public asked for their views on Tweed beavers

Two kits have been spotted in the Cairngorms National Park with families of beavers introduced there.

Watch: First beaver kits born in wild in 400 years in national park

Selkirk Merchant Company Master Alistair Pattullo (left) presents the 2021 award to Gethin Chamberlain. Photo: John Smail.

Local journalist Gethin wins Oliver award

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Fifteen families of beavers have been allowed to stay permanently on River Otter in Devon after the government granted them the legal “right to remain” (Photo: Shutterstock)

Beavers win legal ‘right to remain’ on UK river after 400 years of extinction - ...

Melrose Scouts, Cubs and Beavers joined in the Great Borders River Clean last Sunday and helped collect litter outside Melrose.

Melrose Scouts clean up down by the riverside

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Beavers win BBC Countryfile Magazine vote

The Eurasian beaver is one of four species shortlisted in the Wildlife Success Story category following its successful reintroduction to Scotland.

Public urged to vote for Scotland's beavers
People are being asked to give their backing to beavers in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards.
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