Nature of Scotland Awards

The Nature of Scotland Awards recognise the very best in Scottish nature conservation.

A lone Black Grouse stood in grassland in dawns mist.

Congratulations to our finalists and winners!

The Nature of Scotland Awards shine a light on the great work being done to help Scotland’s species and habitats. With the support of our generous sponsors and particularly headline sponsor NatureScot, we highlight the individuals, projects, and businesses driving positive change for our natural world.

Congratulations to our 2025 finalists shortlisted across our 10 categories – find out more below!

Nature of Scotland Awards Ceremony 2025

Hosted by BBC Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams and BBC Scotland Landward presenter Arlene Stuart, the winners of the 2025 Nature of Scotland Awards were revealed at our Awards Ceremony on the 20 November. Delivered by RSPB Scotland and headline sponsor NatureScot, learn more about this year’s winners and how they have gone the extra mile to support nature conservation in Scotland.      

The inspirational people, projects and organisations that made it to our final were celebrated and the winners announced across 10 award categories – find out more about our winners here.  

Almost 500 guests from Scotland’s nature community came together to recognise the outstanding achievements of those working hard to protect our precious natural heritage.    

If you would like any information about the Awards, including how to submit a nomination or become a sponsor of the Nature of Scotland Awards 2026 please email awards@rspb.org.uk – we will open again for entries in early March.    

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Headline Sponsor: NatureScot

NatureScot is Scotland's nature agency. We bring 30 years of experience, expertise and passion to our nation's most vital endeavour: to tackle the twin crises of nature's devastating decline and the climate emergency.

Working with partners, communities and businesses we're leading nationally to stop the dramatic decline in biodiversity, as a necessary first step towards substantial regeneration by 2045. By restoring biodiversity, nature will make an essential contribution to both hitting net zero carbon emissions targets and a thriving economy with people’s wellbeing at its heart.