Using NatureScot information
You can use some of our information for your own projects.
We produce and use many different kinds of information. Some of these are available to you to use freely.
NatureScot information you can use freely includes:
- spatial data for maps – from our Natural Spaces portal
- research reports – available in the publications and documents section of this website
You can contact us to find out about other types of information we hold and create.
Information we make available is described in our Publications scheme
Asking to reuse NatureScot Information
Post or email your request to:
Information Officer
NatureScot
Battleby
Redgorton
Perth
PH1 3EW
Email: [email protected]
Freedom of Information and reuse
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 gives everyone the right to see information about NatureScot – and to make a written request to reuse it.
You can use some NatureScot information disclosed under the Act – like emails and memos – in certain ways, e.g. campaigns and journalism.
If you want to reuse maps, research, spreadsheets or other data released to you under Freedom of Information you should contact us to check the copyright terms and conditions.
We will respond to your request within 20 days. You cannot reuse information that we would not release under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 or Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. Find out about making Freedom of Information Requests.
Contact
You can get in touch if you have any questions about the use or reuse of our information.
Information Officer
Telephone: 01738 458 628/01738 458 650
Email: [email protected]
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