Lynx to Scotland is a collaboration between three charities: SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, Trees for Life and The Lifescape Project. Since 2020, we’ve been assessing whether and how lynx could return to the Scottish landscape through a carefully managed reintroduction process.
Scientific studies show that Scotland has enough habitat and wild prey to support a healthy population of lynx. But social acceptance is equally important. That’s why we’ve been exploring how people feel about bringing back Scotland’s missing cat.
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Information Sessions 2026
As part of an ongoing consultation process, in early 2026 we are hosting a series of Information Sessions in local communities across Highland and Moray – a region which has been identified as being ecologically suitable for lynx. These sessions will provide an opportunity to find out more about lynx and join the conversation surrounding a possible reintroduction.
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Find out more about the Eurasian lynx on our information page and using the free resources below:
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The Story So far
Since 2020, we have been exploring whether the Eurasian lynx could return to Scotland’s landscape. Here’s a summary of what’s happened so far:
2024
Swiss study tour
Lynx to Scotland invited a group of farmers, hunters and other stakeholders to join a study tour to Switzerland, where lynx were reintroduced in the 1970s.
2025
Slovenia study tour
the Slovenia Forest Service invited Lynx to Scotland partners to visit Slovenia, to learn how the country manages coexistence with its many large carnivores, share ideas and discuss best practice.
2026
Local Information Sessions
The Lynx to Scotland partnership will carry out further consultation with stakeholders, to increase public understanding and collaborate on solutions to the potential challenges of coexistence.Swiss study tour