
South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project wins National Lottery gong
Starting out with three breading pairs in 2018, the project has brought the total population to 39 - the highest number recorded in 300 years.
Starting out with three breading pairs in 2018, the project has brought the total population to 39 - the highest number recorded in 300 years.
Golden eagle population reaches 300 year high after seven have been relocated to the south of Scotland.
Three golden eagle chicks were released in the Moffat Hills 12 months ago in an attempt to boost the historically low population.