Eagles

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

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

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
Born: Detroit, Michigan, 6 November 1948. Died: New York City, 18 January 2016, aged 67

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

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

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg, left, and scrum-half Greig Laidlaw celebrate the win over USA. Picture: AFP/Getty

Iain Morrison: Long way ahead but Scots can be proud

Mike Tolkin said the Scotland squad were a 'credit to Scotland. Picture: Getty Images

Rugby World Cup 2015: Tolkin lauds Scots’ display

Actors dressed as Commander James White, left, and Major Henry Percy with replicas of the French imperial Eagles. Picture: PA

The Eagles have landed for Waterloo

Leicester boss Nigel Pearsons touchline flashpoint with James McArthur on Saturday. Picture: Getty

Nigel Pearson plays down James McArthur spat

Scott Brown is thought to be a target for Crystal Palace. Picture: John Devlin

Crystal Palace weigh up £5m bid for Scott Brown

Dougie Freedman feels the strain during Bolton's match at Watford in August. Picture: Getty

Bolton part company with manager Dougie Freedman

Finn Russell is expected to win his second cap against Canada on Saturday. Picture: SNS/SRU

Finn Russell proves he has temperament to thrive

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter. Picture: SNS

Cuttitta delighted with Scotland front row options

Stuart Hogg: Scorcher of a try. Picture: SNS

Stuart Hogg embarks on road to redemption in USA

Greig Laidlaw: Captaincy delight. Picture: TSPL

Greig Laidlaw seeks to cross gain line against US

Rory McIlroy watches his drive at the PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Getty

Eagles put a smile back on Rory McIlroy’s face

Nathan Dyer scores Swansea's second goal. Picture: Getty

Crystal Palace 0-2 Swansea City: Too easy for Swans

Wilfried Zaha. Picture: Getty

Zaha aims to fire Crystal Palace to promotion

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