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NatureScot Approves Releasing Up to 15 Beavers Near Loch Ness

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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NatureScot approved releasing up to 15 beavers into the River Ness catchment around Loch Ness.
The licence was given to the charities Trees for Life and the Beaver Trust.
NatureScot said beavers could markedly boost biodiversity with low risk of negative impacts.
Over 73% of consultation respondents supported the reintroduction plan.
Beavers were last recorded near Loch Ness in 1526-1527, about 500 years ago.

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NatureScot approved releasing up to 15 beavers into the River Ness catchment around Loch Ness.
The licence was given to the charities Trees for Life and the Beaver Trust.
NatureScot said beavers could markedly boost biodiversity with low risk of negative impacts.
Over 73% of consultation respondents supported the reintroduction plan.
Beavers were last recorded near Loch Ness in 1526-1527, about 500 years ago.