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Connecting People and Nature in Scotland

These are part of what makes Scotland special and are among the country's greatest assets.

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Key sections

Scotland’s great outdoors is yours to explore. Find ways to enjoy our incredible landscapes and wildlife and get closer to nature.

Decisions made by professionals may affect Scotland’s nature and landscapes. Our advice and guidance can help to steer any actions positively.

Explore our information library, download publications about Scotland’s nature and find out about our research projects.

Scotland’s most special places carry international, national and local designations that safeguard their natural heritage interests for the future.

Scotland’s diverse habitats are alive with the colour, movement and sound of thousands of species. Learn about our conservation priorities.

Some of Scotland’s landscapes and habitats are world-class. Our peat bogs and oakwoods are among Europe’s best, and machair is found only here and in Ireland.

Our rocks, landforms and soils form the basis of Scotland’s superb scenery and the habitats in which so many species thrive.

Our climate is already changing. We must all take action to mitigate and help nature adapt to climate change impacts that are now unavoidable.

Be inspired by the magic and beauty of Scotland's NNRs. These reserves protect an amazing range of wildlife and landscapes and each one is waiting to be discovered by you.

Discover how Scotland’s distinctive biodiversity – from its abundant species to its rich and varied landscape – is important both nationally and internationally.

Caption
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve in winter

Duration

01:49

Description

A short introductory film about Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve in NW Scotland.
Video is the copyright of Scottish Natural Heritage, All rights reserved.
Audio from the BBC SOUNDFXCD's, used under license.

Winter walking can be fantastic, but make sure you're prepared and equipped for the conditions before venturing out.

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