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A quiet revolution in The Pentlands

Farmers are trialing a ‘nature credits’ scheme which could have a big impact on bio-diversity

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May 12, 2026
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Nick Marshall and Rebecca Barr of Project L-and. Image: Joe Coroneo-Seaman

You won’t notice any tell-tale signs on a weekend walk on its windswept slopes, but something fundamental might be changing in the Pentlands.

An obscure but potentially significant Scottish environmental regulation is being piloted by a group of local landowners.

The Ecosystem Resto…

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