Published: 25th April 2025 ARC was pleased to partner with NatureScot and Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK (ARG UK) in conducting a study of adder status in Scotland over the last three years. The resulting evidence raises concerns about Scottish adder populations. The study repeated methods used in an earlier project, published by NatureScot’s predecessor in 1994. A questionnaire survey targeted towards audiences familiar with land over a long period of time (e.g. farmers, crofters,...