Science and Environment

» Association in Scotland to Research into Astronautics Ltd (ASTRA)
   A spaceflight and astronomical society that meets in Glasgow and Airdrie; they manage Airdrie Public Observatory, and organise rocketry events. Membership information, with events and meeting schedule.

   
   http://www.astra.org.uk/

» Botanical Society of Scotland
   Offers details of events and lecture programmes.

   
   http://www.botsocscot.org.uk/

» Caledonian Research Foundation
   Details on how it encourages academic research of international standing in biomedicine and the humanities by awarding fellowships and scholarships, and supporting an International Conference on aspects of the biomedical sciences. Scotland.

   
   http://www.calres.co.uk/

» Central Scotland Forest
   Environmental regeneration project. Seeks to transform the landscape and quality of life in a swathe between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Overview, projects, news, out and about, getting involved, health and exercise, forest maps and contact.

   
   http://www.csft.org.uk/

» Changeworks
   Offers details of services, published papers, job vacancies and contacts.

   
   http://www.changeworks.org.uk/

» Community Recycling Network for Scotland
   Offers information on aims of organisation, list of members, activities, events, newsletters, FAQ, and contact details.

   
   http://www.crns.org.uk

» Core Forest Sites
   A network of special woodlands; includes details of locations, research and publications.

   
   http://www.coreforestsites.co.uk/

» Food Certification Scotland
   Certification schemes and quality manuals for companies producing smoked, organic, fresh, smolts and other types of salmon products.

   
   http://www.foodcertificationscotland.co.uk/

» Forestry Commission Scotland
   Offers details of areas covered, industry licences, education and contact information.

   
   http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland

» Forward Scotland
   Independent body for sustainable development. Includes details on company, mission, staff, committee, partners, and contact details.

   
   http://www.forward-scotland.org.uk/

» Friends of the Earth Scotland
   Covers campaigns on environmental justice, Harris superquarry and genetic modification (GM) of food. Green office guide.

   
   http://www.foe-scotland.org.uk/

» Friends of the River Kelvin
   Offers details of group, aims, news and events and contacts.

   
   http://www.fork.org.uk/

» Jam74
   A campaign to stop plans to build the M74 Northern Extension, a six-lane elevated motorway through the southern suburbs of Glasgow; includes press releases, downloadable resources, events list, and archives.

   
   http://www.jam74.org/

» Keep Scotland Beautiful
   Includes a variety of national environmental campaigns and programmes, including Keep Scotland Tidy, People and Places, Coastal Campaigns, Waste Aware Scotland, Sustainable Scotland Network, Eco Schools and Eco-Congregation.

   
   http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/

» Midge Forecast
   A forecast for the Scottish biting Midge, similar to a weather forecast; includes levels and areas to watch.

   
   http://midgeforecast.co.uk

» Moray Firth Partnership
   Includes information on the area, latest news, group aims, and grants.

   
   http://www.morayfirth-partnership.org/

» NESBReC (North East Scotland Biological Records Centre)
   Collates and disseminates records of flora and fauna in the Grampian area; includes a database, searchable by species, map, or conservation designation.

   
   http://www.nesbrec.org.uk/

» NLP Scotland
   Hypnotherapy, NLP, psychotherapy, relationship and life coaching services. FAQs, a company background, coaching information and links.

   
   http://www.nlpscotland.com

» Royal Society of Edinburgh
   Information about evidence, advice and comment, events, seminars, debates, lectures, enquiries, research awards, publications and conference facilities. Special page for young people.

   
   http://www.ma.hw.ac.uk/RSE/

» SW Scotland Branch of Butterfly Conservation
   Offers details of charity, events and projects, sightings, newsletters, reports and contact details.

   
   http://www.southwestscotland-butterflies.org.uk

» Scotland's Moorland Forum
   Strives to sustain and enhance the extent, diversity and range of habitats, species and enterprises encompassing moorland.

   
   http://www.moorlandforum.org.uk/

» Scotland's National Nature Reserves
   Includes background information on legislation and management, publications, and news. Also offers a guide to individual reserves with visitor guides.

   
   http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/

» Scottish Association for Histotechnology
   Offers society details, information on membership and contacts.

   
   http://www.saht.org.uk/

» Scottish Countryside Rangers Association
   An organisation for people who work for Scotland's countryside. Includes history, membership information, and news.

   
   http://www.scra-online.co.uk/

» Scottish Crop Research Institute
   Conducts research into plant molecular biology, virology, nematology, pathology, physiology, and metabolism.

   
   http://www.scri.ac.uk/

» Scottish Geology
   Offers information on historical and up to date matters, locations of specific sites, events and contact details.

   
   http://www.scottishgeology.com

» Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)
   Promotes care for the natural heritage, wildlife, habitats, rocks, and landscapes of Scotland. Includes information about their activities and publications, a guide to protected areas and reserves, and background articles.

   
   http://www.snh.gov.uk/

» Scottish Sustainable Development Forum (SSDF)
   Steering group; includes mission statement, news and events, library and stategies.

   
   http://www.ssdforum.org.uk/

» Scottish Wild Land Group
   Campaign group; includes articles, news and events, explanation of aims, and contact details.

   
   http://www.swlg.org.uk/

» Sustainable Scotland Network
   Local authorities working together offering details of system, news and events with priority themes.

   
   http://www.sustainable-scotland.net/

» The Environmental Research Institute
   A Thurso based facility capable of undertaking research activities. Information on education and training, facilities, research fields and staff is included. Contact addresses are also available.

   
   http://www.erionline.co.uk

» The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds :: Scotland
   Promotes conservation of birds and other wildlife in Scotland, through the protection and re-creation of habitats. Includes news, history, projects, membership details, listing of reserves, and education programmes.

   
   http://www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/

» The Shiant Isles
   All about the archaeology, geology, and natural history of the Shiant Isles in North West Scotland, in connection with the book 'Sea Room' by Adam Nicolson, the owner of ths Isles.

   
   http://www.shiantisles.net/

» Waste Aware Scotland
   Information on waste management; includes advice on recycling, reusing, reducing rubbish, with news and links to public awareness sites.

   
   http://www.wasteawarescotland.org.uk