At least two baby beavers have been born in an area of the Scottish Highlands, marking the first time in four centuries where such births have been recorded in the region. In the Glen Affric area, around 15 miles from Loch Ness, the beaver kits were born following a joint re-introduction project by Trees for Life and agency Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). Experts from Trees for Life and FLS estimate the duo were born in either May or June. Tobias Leask, a beaver management officer for Trees for Life, said: “These beaver kits symbolise a wildlife success story four centuries in the making, and how nature can recover when we give it a chance. A family releasing the first beaver back into Glen Affric in October 2025.