LYNX News & Updates

Lynx: communities in Highland and Moray invited to discuss reintroduction

Lynx: communities in Highland and Moray invited to discuss reintroduction

A wide-ranging community and stakeholder discussion on the potential reintroduction of lynx to northern Scotland is being launched this month by the Lynx to Scotland partnership.
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Press release

January 7, 2026
Lynx: major report on cross-sector discussions outlines key issues and recommendations for Scotland

Lynx: major report on cross-sector discussions outlines key issues and recommendations for Scotland

100-page analysis of stakeholder views relating to potential reintroduction of lynx to Scottish Highlands.
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Press release

May 23, 2025
Lynx watch: Swiss study tour explores the realities of a reintroduction

Lynx watch: Swiss study tour explores the realities of a reintroduction

While January’s unlicensed abandonment of lynx in the Cairngorms continues to generate headlines, a study tour to Switzerland reveals valuable lessons for Scotland.
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Press release

March 4, 2025
First Minister’s refusal to consider lynx reintroduction ‘out of step’ with public opinion

First Minister’s refusal to consider lynx reintroduction ‘out of step’ with public opinion

An open letter has been sent to Scotland’s First Minister, supported by 20 organisations, questioning John Swinney’s judgement in dismissing the return of lynx out of hand and highlighting the surge in public support revealed by a new poll.
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Press release

February 19, 2025