Richard Baynes
Recent articles by Richard Baynes
Sutherland Clearances: How brutal and ruthless evictions changed the landscape of the Scottish Highlands forever
The Highland Clearances was a time when people were forced from their homes – with the Sutherland Clearances being some of the most infamous.
The Great Barrier Reef, Machu Picchu – and a Scottish bog. Unearth the latest (and surprising) UNESCO World Heritage Site
Turn off Scotland’s North Coast 500 and you’ll find Europe’s largest blanket bog, a magical land that’s just gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Richard Baynes gets up close to the Flow Country
This giant "horror movie" plant can cause skin burns and blindness – and it's taking over the UK
It lies in wait for the unwary and can cause serious skin burns, ulcers, even blindness. Richard Baynes reports from the frontline of the battle against giant hogweed, an invasive plant that’s remarkably hard to kill
Hen harrier numbers up in Scotland but "persecution continues", according to new RSPB survey
Your chances of catching a glimpse of a hen harrier in the Scottish countryside are improving, according to a new report by the RSPB. But this recovery needs to be sustained in the long term to meet biodiversity goals, says the charity.
Highland whodunnit: something is killing the capercaillie, that swaggering, iconic bird of Scotland
Who killed the capercaillies? Our experts examine the evidence.
Scientists are using AI to save hedgehogs. And they need your help
A ground-breaking new project combining artificial intelligence, trail cameras and volunteers will provide robust estimates of hedgehog numbers, which can be used to inform practical conservation measures.
Instagram is killing the landscape: why the search for ‘likes’ is destroying our beauty spots
Social media is having a profound impact on our natural landscapes. Here's why
