Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › Local News › 'First recorded' sighting of a Scottish wildcat swimming
Local News

'First recorded' sighting of a Scottish wildcat swimming

'First recorded' sighting of a Scottish wildcat swimming
BBC Scotland Tuesday 18 August 2026, 15:49 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The female, which is fitted with a GPS radio collar, was spotted on the River Spey.

The female, which is fitted with a GPS radio collar, was spotted on the River Spey.
Scottish (ORG) the River Spey (LOCATION)
Originally published by BBC Scotland Read original →

Related Stories

Last firefighters stood down from scene of Cairngorms wildfire

The incident started almost five weeks ago has burned across thousands of acres of moorland and forestry.

BBC Scotland 6m ago

Last firefighters stood down from scene of Cairngorms wildfire

The incident started almost five weeks ago has burned across thousands of acres of moorland and forestry.

BBC Scotland 6m ago

Batmobile glimpsed on Glasgow's streets as fans prepare for film shoot

Other vehicles seen include police cars marked with Gotham City and SWAT vehicles, while bus shelters now have timetables for Gotham.

BBC Scotland 12m ago

Matthew Rhys 'too scared' to talk to Harrison Ford about becoming Han Solo

With the Empire speaking Welsh in a new release, the Cardiff-born actor's force awakens as Han Solo.

BBC Wales 12m ago