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About NatureScot

We are Scotland’s nature agency. We work to improve our natural environment in Scotland and inspire everyone to care more about it.

So that all nature in Scotland - our biodiversity, geodiversity and the natural elements of our landscapes and seascapes - is maintained, enhanced and brings us benefits.

It is the job of all of us to achieve a balance in the sensitive management of our natural world in order to maintain and enhance nature.

In this section

Our work

NatureScot promotes, cares for and improves Scotland’s nature and landscapes. Find out about what we do, how we do it and who funds our work.
Working and Volunteering with us

The NatureScot team extends beyond our immediate employees. As a public body, our outlook is to serve all of the people of Scotland.
Board, Directors and Committees

Get to know how NatureScot is governed and meet some of the faces at the forefront of our organisation.
Consultations

Our open consultations and responses, from Government and other organisations.
Contact us

However you choose to contact NatureScot, we aim to respond to your enquiry as quickly as possible.
Access to information and services

As a public body, we have certain duties in relation to equality and access to information. We also help to promote the use of Gaelic.
Supply goods and services to NatureScot

Read about the principles that guide our procurement activity, and learn how we advertise opportunities and what we require of our suppliers.

News & Blogs

Scotland’s leading conservationists gathered in Edinburgh last night for the RSPB Scotland Nature of Scotland Awards.

News - 29 November

Roddy Maclean looks at the winds recognised and named in Gaelic tradition

Blog - 29 November

Teachers and pupils across Scotland are being invited to join a national journey of nature discovery, as an exciting new digital support for learning outdoors is announced.

News - 21 November

Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain ag aithris mu na gaothan sònraichte aig na Gàidheil

Blog - 29 Samhain 2024

New research reveals ten butterfly species have increased significantly in Scotland, though climate change could be pushing them north.

News - 11 November

Walking Scotland's Great Trails celebrates Eve Alderman's amazing achievement completing a whopping 1900 miles.

Blog - 26 November