Nature of Scotland Awards

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

View looking over loch through trees, RSPB Loch Garten

We’re celebrating the outstanding people and projects that protect Scotland’s species and habitats. Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, and especially our headline sponsor NatureScot, these awards shine a spotlight on individuals, projects, and businesses driving positive change for our natural world.

With the difficult process of judging underway, we look forward to announcing this year’s finalists at our Shortlist Reception in September.  One of the biggest benefits of entering is having the opportunity to meet with others from the environmental sector at this event. Finalists will receive two complimentary places to attend the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 19 November 2026 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre – click here for information about our 2025 event.

Nature of Scotland Awards trophies
Nature of Scotland Awards trophies
2026 Awards

Our judges are currently considering applications across our 10 categories.

2025 Nature of Scotland Awards Winners | RSPB
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Sponsors and supporters:

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.