Helping Golden
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Helping Reinforce The Population Of One Of Scotland’s Iconic Species, The Golden Eagle, In The South Of Scotland and Northern England.

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Reinforcing their population in the south of Scotland will contribute to the delivery of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy

Boosting numbers of Golden Eagle in the South of Scotland and Northern England

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to the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project

The South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project has reinforced the small, isolated and vulnerable population of Golden Eagles in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway.

Through a series of translocations over a period of 5 years, the project has increased the number of golden eagles to nearly 50, more than has been recorded in the area for over 300 years.

Funded by Heritage Lottery and LEADER Scottish Borders and D&G, the project has brought together all countryside users to ensure the wellbeing and successful future of the Golden Eagle in the South of Scotland and to secure a place for this iconic symbol of wilderness and freedom for future generations to come.

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The initiative has the support of Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham MSP, who said:

“The Golden Eagle is a truly magnificent bird and is one of Scotland’s most iconic species. This project has successfully increased the population of eagles in the south of Scotland and we are very grateful for the Heritage Lottery Fund support that us to help achieve this. We know that the area could potentially support more than a dozen pairs of eagles, which offers tremendous opportunities for wildlife tourism and biodiversity. I’m especially pleased to see such strong partnership work to hopefully make Golden Eagles a regular sight in the skies above the South of Scotland once again.”

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  • People say

    It is vital we can see these magnificent birds
    across the south of Scotland’s skies for
    generations to come. Their reinforcement will help our local wildlife habitats, lands and estates to thrive. Support from estates in Dumfries & Galloway, the Scottish Borders and the Highlands, including the Jahama Highland and Pitmain and Glenbanchor Estates, has played a pivotal role in the success of the project.

    Michael Clarke
    Chairman

  • People say

    There has always been a close relationship between raptors and forestry in Scotland: new evidence is demonstrating how well designed and appropriately managed woodlands can bring benefits to these fabulous birds. The return of eagles to south Scotland will be a fantastic boost to the biodiversity value of our forests .

    Colin Edwards
    Environment and Biodiversity Advisor
    Scottish Forestry

  • People say

    This project is a great example of what can be achieved when land managers, conservation organisations and others work together to deliver a shared goal - in this case helping increase the number of golden eagles in the South of Scotland. Collaboration and engagement are key to the success of this project .

    Sarah-Jane Laing
    Executive Director
    Scottish Land & Estates

  • People say

    The South of Scotland Golden Eagle project is an exciting and broad based partnership designed to both improve the conservation prospects for the golden eagle in the south of Scotland, as well as engaging the public with this magnificent bird. The golden eagle is a symbol of Scotland’s wild places and the health of our upland habitats .

    Duncan Orr-Ewing
    RSPB Scotland

  • People say

    Having more golden eagles in the south of Scotland could be transformative for tourism and wildlife. This is a key Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Route Map project. The Community support for this project has been tremendous. We look forward to building on this to ensure that the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway are ‘first-best’ places to see eagles when heading north from England, and heart tugging when heading down across the border!

    Professor Des Thomson
    Principal Adviser on Science and Biodiversity
    NatureScot

  • People say

    Golden Eagle recovery in Southern Scotland is an essential part of large ecosystem restoration and I congratulate the Minister on this exciting and important initiative, and wish the project all success.

    Roy Dennis
    World expert on raptor reintroductions and a member of the National Species Reintroduction Forum for Scotland

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