Beavers to return to Loch Ness for the first time in 500 years
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Beavers to return to Loch Ness for the first time in 500 years

1 hour ago · Originally published 30 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Beavers to return to waters around Loch Ness 500 years on from last sighting
Charities Trees for Life and Beaver Trust have received a licence to reintroduce beavers to the Loch Ness area, five centuries after they were last recorded there. The project will see at least 15 family groups released over the next three years, helping to restore local biodiversity and support the wider Scottish ecosystem.
Source: STV News Highland
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