Plantlife Scotland

11/05/2026

The votes are now counted in the Scottish elections - so what comes next for nature?

With the new Government in power, we want to see them put nature at the heart of their commitments to the people of Scotland

🌿 Nature has never been more important. In fact, 83% of people say that restoring nature is important or a top priority to them personally.

🌱 Individuals and organisations all over Scotland are taking action for nature by growing their grasses into wildflower lawns for Plantlife’s No Mow Movement.

🌼 Starting this May and looking ahead to 2030, we need the Government to take nature seriously. That means not just celebrating wildflower meadows and farm wildlife, but protecting Scotland’s rainforests, urban green spaces and the everyday nature on our doorsteps.

📢 Now is the moment to make your voice heard. Reach out to your newly elected MSPs and let them know that protecting and restoring nature must be a priority!

05/05/2026

No Mow May blooms!

Some blooms to make you smile 😍🌸

Letting it grow for nature in your garden or green spaces boosts biodiversity and supports local wildlife.🐝

It’s never too late to join the No Mow Movement. Help nature and pledge to take part today 👉

What have you spotted so far?👀

📷Tag us in your pics!

01/05/2026

It’s No Mow May! 🌸🥳

Today is the day - is here! Are you ready to start your ?

Help nature and let your lawn grow this May and beyond. You’ll be creating a buzzing lifeline for wildlife at the same time as saving time and reducing your carbon footprint.

& remember, this is just the beginning of the No Mow Movement. Leaving grass and wildflowers to grow through the summer can make a huge difference to biodiversity and local wildlife. 🦋

Make the No Mow May pledge today 👉 https://loom.ly/7TAGNlE

21/04/2026

Help nature and make the No Mow May pledge!🌸

It’s one of the easiest ways to help the environment - letting wildflowers like dandelions, daisies and clovers grow, supporting bees and butterflies!🐝

Simply join the No Mow Movement. Stop mowing. Sit back and let it grow.

Make the pledge today 👉https://loom.ly/YVtA1_Q

06/04/2026

Can you spot a wild Daffodil?

DYK the difference between the wild Daffodil and ones you generally see in gardens?🌼

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿While they’re blooming, we thought it’s the best time to share the differences.

💛The wild Daffodil is usually smaller, with paler petals and a deep yellow trumpet-like tube.

👀Look out for this rare type of Daffodil in damp woods, fields, orchards and grassland.

Have you spotted any yet?

Find out more about this pretty yellow wildflower - https://loom.ly/o5ZAm5U

05/04/2026

Happy Dandelion Day!🌼

Pretty, yellow and popping up everywhere - these wildflowers are a common sight in spring.🌱

And if you want to see more, pledge to do No Mow May this year! By letting the grass grow longer in your lawn, you’ll help wildlife and hopefully see some pretty dandelions (also a favourite with the bees!).🐝

Make the No Mow May pledge today 👉 https://loom.ly/YVtA1_Q

02/02/2026

Thanks to Scottish Environment LINK for spotlighting the importance of biodiverse road verges this Hedgehog Day! 🦔🌿

Healthy, wildflower-rich verges give hedgehogs and other wildlife the food, shelter and safe passage they need.

You can find out more about our work on road verges here: https://www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/road-verges/

30/01/2026

Calling all Councils📢

Eager to make a change for nature in your local area? Join the in 2026 and reimagine how we see road verges and green spaces, to help native wildflowers, pollinators and animals.

Register your local authority today - https://loom.ly/6T63mcM

29/01/2026

From temperate rainforests to peatlands, Scotland’s wild places are at a crossroads.

On 7 May, voters will choose the next government and have a chance to turn things around for nature.

Take a look at our key asks of the next Scottish Government:

🌱 Clear targets to restore nature - legal commitments so we can track progress and hold the Government to account.

🚜 Farm support that helps nature, climate and farmers through funding that rewards nature‑friendly farming.

🌾 A Grassland Strategy for Scotland, making the most of the 34% of our land that’s grassland, helping wildlife and storing carbon.

🌧️ Big, long-term investment in Scotland’s rainforest, protecting and restoring this globally important habitat.

🍄 Ongoing funding to save threatened species, including wild plants, lichens and fungi that are vital for healthy ecosystems.

🪴 A ban on selling peat for gardening, protecting precious peatlands and the carbon they store.

Find out more on how you can help nature in this election 👉https://loom.ly/OSXzk88

20/10/2025