Expansion zone survey of pine marten (Martes martes) distribution in Scotland, 2012-2013

The dataset comprises records of pine marten, other mustelids, and fox, derived from DNA analysis of scats (faeces), supplemented by recent records of pine marten received from other sources. The findings confirm that pine marten continues to recolonise its former range, including at four widely-spaced locations in southern Scotland, and now occurs close to some of Scotland's major urban areas. The data was collected as part of a survey by Scottish Natural Heritage and The Vincent Wildlife Trust.