Eagles

Dr Cat Barlow rereleases Squeagle following recovery

Golden eagle found with 17 shotgun pellets in body - and survives

Wind farm stock image

Legal challenge made against ministers' rejection of '£1bn wind farm'

Scottish hopefuls come up short in US Open qualifier at Walton Heath

Falconers set to be able to take their golden eagles to Scotland's moorlands once again

Eagles set to fly high over moors again after change in hare policy

A golden eagle was illegally killed in October 2023

Golden eagles at 'unacceptable risk' with wind farm plans

Hamlet the golden eagle has fully recovered after being shot in the wing - and has taken flight once again. PIC: Phil Wilkinson / Restoring Upland Nature (RUN)

Eagle flies high once again after being shot in the wing

A number of changes are set to be made to the Old Course at St Andrews this winter ahead of the 2027 Open Championship

Changes to Old Course include restoration of 'historical route'

A once-common bird of prey all but wiped out in mainland Scotland by those managing sporting estates, the Hen Harrier is still scarce but can now be found pretty much anywhere offering the right environmnent - namely heather moorland, juvenile forest and open country.

16 raptor species recorded flying across moorlands in new study

Local man equals St Andrews course record with stunning nine-under 63

Princeling was hatched in spring this year, but the news was kept secret

Sir David Attenborough names golden eagle baby hatched in Scotland

Scottie Scheffler walks on the 18th green during day three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler marches clear in 153rd Open at Portrush

Skye, the country's oldest known sea eagle, and his mate Frisa, one of the first 'native' birds to hatch in Scotland after the species was reintroduced, live on Mull and are the great-great grandparents of the young Cairngorms female. Picture: Jim Manthorpe/BBC Winterwatch

UK's oldest white-tailed eagle dies aged 32

A white-tailed eagle, also known as sea eagle, in flight. Picture: Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty Images

'Soul destroying': Farmers speak of sea eagles feasting on lambs

Funding has increased to help farmers deal with sea eagle predation

Sea eagle damage funding for Scottish farmers topped up to almost £1m

The sea eagle’s wingspan can extend to eight feet

Farmer looking to quit farm as sea eagles 'devastate' his flock

A golden eagle has been killed by a wind turbine in the south of Scotland

Golden eagle killed by wind turbine strike

Golden eagle found dead in plastic bag in Scottish forest

Eilean Mor, a 12.14-hectare island in Loch Sunart, is up for sale. Picture: Bell Ingram/SWNS

The 'serene' hideaway island that can be yours for just £325,000

Campaigners said the 4G mast is proposed for a site where it could disturb nesting golden eagles

'Deep concern' over 4G mast planned at munros where golden eagles nest

A golden eagle perched on a rock in Urga, near Harris

Number of golden eagles flying over moorlands double, study shows

A golden eagle called Merrick is thought to have been shot while sleeping just before Christmas last year (Picture: South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project)

Why Scottish grouse moors will have to stop slaughtering golden eagles Dr Ruth Tingay

Jamie Ritchie, winning his 50th cap, on the attack for Scotland in the 42-7 win over the USA at Audi Field in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images for Scottish Rugby)

Scotland reaction: 6 takeaways from USA win

The sea eagle has made a successful comeback to the UK after being reintroduced in the 70s

Sea eagle damage fund sees rise in farmer applications

A road has been built through where the John Buchan Way goes to support large vehicles heading to the conifer plantation

Campaigner push to take Sitka spruce forest proposals to court

Caledonia guard Quade Green hit 32 points as the Gladiators took another big win on the road. Cr. Newcastle Eagles.

Murray hails 'Money' Green as Caledonia cash in another win

Marcos Leonardo was among the goalscorers for Benfica as they won 3-1 against Estoril.

Benfica rest key players and get back to winning ways in warning shot to Rangers

Benfica coach Roger Schmidt gestures during the 5-0 defeat to Porto at the Dragao stadium on Sunday. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Under-fire Benfica boss talks up Rangers after performance that 'shocked' him

Benfica were soundly beaten by Porto in the Primeira Liga.

Benfica suffer horror loss ahead of Rangers tie as they let title advantage slip

Derek McInnes demanding more from his players. It's a "huge privilege" being a footballer and "lazy days" won't be tolerated.

McInnes: I stayed too long at Aberdeen but now I want to take Killie into Europe

The last time Bruce Springsteen played in Edinburgh was in 1981 - and his loyal fans were delighted to welcome The Boss back to the Capital.

Springsteen at Murrayfield: A collective emotional experience for 60,000 fans

Roy Hodgson has returned to Crystal Palace as manager. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace appoint Roy Hodgson until end of the season

Wild Isles filming locations: BBC confirm wildlife spots seen in David Attenborough’s new series - episode 2

BBC filming locations for episode 2 of Attenborough Wild Isles

Crystal Palace have parted company with their manager Patrick Vieira.

Palace sack Vieira - Postecoglou chances, Gerrard could be in frame

Image: Phil Wilkinson

Autumn travel: Where eagles pair

Steven McNicoll as Oliver Hardy and Barnaby Power as Stan Laurel in the Royal Lyceum production of Tom McGrath's Laurel & Hardy

The 5 Best Things to see in Edinburgh, June 18-24

Rangers face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League final. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers v Eintracht Frankfurt - kick-off time, TV details and team news

The Eagles: Popular rock band announce string of UK tour dates.

Rock band the Eagles announce string of UK tour dates

Tomb of the Eagles, a burial site at Ibister, South Ronaldsay, which dates to at least 3,000 BC and where human remains were placed for around 800 years. The remains of several eagles were also left there, perhaps as a totemic offering. PIC: Tomb of the Eagles.

Future of celebrate ancient burial site on Orkney in doubt after closure

Rangers Manager Steven Gerrard (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

'Make it pivotal': Steven Gerrard urges Rangers to decide Europa League group wi...

Benfica celebrate after scoring against Belgian club Standard Liege (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Opposition in focus: Benfica v Rangers

A nest, handbuilt by an elderly conservationist on a cliffside at the Dundreggan estate in the Highlands, has prompted the return of the first breeding pair of golden eagles to the area for 40 years.

Golden Eagles: breeding pair use handmade nest built by conservationist

England coach Eddie Jones. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Rugby World Cup: US team stay humble after Eddie Jones' '15 Donald Trumps' quip
It was meant to be a compliment in Eddie Jones' famously impertinent style, only it didn't really work out that way.

Rangers have not received any bids for Alfredo Morelos. Picture: SNS

Premier League side favourites to sign Rangers ace - club confirm no offers made

The Eagles performed a bumper two-and-a half hour set. Picture: Getty

Music review: The Eagles

Music review: The Eagles

Sea Eagles are the UK's largest bird of prey

Public bodies admit reintroduced sea eagles in Scotland are killing healthy shee...

The Eagles will play in Glasgow next year. Picture: publicity

The Eagles to perform in Glasgow as part of 2019 world tour

Scotland and the USA last played at the 2015 Rugby World Cup when the Scots won 39-16 at Elland Road. Photograph: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

American rugby dream turns sour

Chris Eagles, pictured playing for Port Vale, is on trial with Ross County. Picture: Getty Images

Ross County take former Manchester United starlet on trial

Frank de Boer has been sacked as manager of Crystal Palace. Picture: AP Photo/Kin Cheung

Crystal Palace sack Frank de Boer

John Paterson poses with the trophy after winning the Scottish Boys Open Stroke-Play Championship. Picture: Kenny Smith

Eagles help John Paterson win Scottish Boys' Open Stroke-Play

The small but beautiful timber building complements the surrounding landscape. Picture: 15fiscavaig.co.uk

Stunning Scottish holiday escapes: Hen House, Skye

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Paula Skinner: Eagles aid entrepreneurs in spreading their wings

Don Henley. Picture: AP

Gig review: Don Henley, Glasgow

Glenn Frey, Eagles founder who sang, played guitar and keyboards and wrote Hotel California. Picture: AP

Obituary: Glenn Frey, Eagles founder and singer-songwriter

The Eagles' Glenn Frey, 67, has died after health complications. Picture: Getty Images

Glenn Frey, Eagles guitarist and founding member, dies at 67

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries