Coasts and Waters: Nature of Scotland Award Winners!

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Wednesday 26 November 2025

We were delighted to win the category of Coasts and Waters at the RSPB Scotland Nature of Scotland Awards on the 20th of November 2025!

RSPB Scotland’s Nature of Scotland Awards. Photo by Mike Wilkinson, www.mike-wilkinson.com

Green Shores wins at RSPB Scotland’s Nature of Scotland Awards 2025

Green Shores has won the Coasts and Waters Award at RSPB Scotland’s Nature of Scotland Awards 2025.

We loved that the judges particularly commended the scale, impact, and community involvement of our project in tackling the crucial issues of coastal erosion, habitat and carbon storage that affect us all in Scotland.

53 Award finalists from all over Scotland gathered at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on 20 November to celebrate with hosts BBC Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams and BBC Scotland Landward presenter Arlene Stuart. The awards, delivered by RSPB Scotland and Headline sponsor NatureScot, have been running for over a decade.

The Nature of Scotland Awards recognises individuals and organisations making a difference across local communities, schools, and businesses to support Scotland’s wildlife and natural environment.

This year’s Nature of Scotland Awards have not only celebrated innovation and passion in environmental conservation but have also shone a spotlight on projects like [your project], that are securing Scotland’s natural legacy for generations to come.

Anne McCall, Director of RSPB Scotland said: “What a joy to see the Nature of Scotland Awards shining a light on the growing number of passionate and hardworking people doing so much for nature and climate. A massive congratulations to our inspirational winners. It is incredibly heartening to see the terrific conservation work happening in every corner of the country. Thank you for everything you do.”

Professor Colin Galbraith, Chair of awards headline sponsor NatureScot, said:

  “This year’s Nature of Scotland award winners show the power of people’s connections with nature, and how this can inspire innovative conservation action. When we care passionately for our environment great things can be achieved for us all in our daily lives. Congratulations to these nature heroes for their creativity, commitment and achievements that are helping nature and everyone across Scotland.”