A pioneering scientific research project using GPS collars has been launched to track red deer movement and behaviour in the west Highlands to help… ...

“Red deer are a vital part of Scotland’s upland landscapes and rural economies – but increased populations have led to challenges in balancing ecological health, biodiversity, and land ...

Scotland has four species of deer. Red and roe are native, while fallow are descendants of deer brought over from continental Europe in the 11th Century.

An estimated 1,850 collisions involving traffic and deer have occurred every year in Scotland since 2016. New analysis published by NatureScot looks at where and why the accidents happen, places with ...

Nicola Williamson, field officer for Affric Highlands, said red deer were a vital part of Scotland's upland landscapes and rural economies – but "increased populations have led to challenges in ...

It will focus on red deer in the Ross-shire area of the north west Highlands. The South Ross Deer Management Group will deploy GPS collars on 22 stags from Glen Affric to the west coast.

How many deer are there in Scotland? Scotland has four species of deer. Red and roe are native, while fallow are descendants of deer brought over from continental Europe in the 11th Century.