
Peatland ACTION Project
Delivering peatland restoration across Scotland.

Delivering peatland restoration across Scotland.
In February 2020, the Scottish Government announced a substantial, multi-annual investment in peatland restoration of more than £250 million up to 2030. Restoring peatlands is one of the most effective ways of locking in carbon; offering a clear nature-based solution to both the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
Peatland restoration plays a key role in Scotland’s green recovery and is helping deliver a just transition to net-zero by supporting the rural economy through the creation and development of land-based jobs and skills across Scotland.
Peatland ACTION funding - from Scottish Government - primarily supports on-the-ground peatland restoration activities and is open for applications from eligible land managers who have peatlands that would benefit from restoration. There are no geographical restrictions or target areas for Peatland ACTION funding.
Find out more about what we fund and whether your proposed restoration activities meet the fund’s outcome and eligibility requirements.
We offer a rolling programme where applications can be submitted at any time of the year.
We recommend that you apply 12 weeks before your intended start date, this is to allow time for us to complete our assessment and decision making in good time for you to start your project.
If you plan to commence works in autumn, after the breeding bird season, we suggest applications are submitted during May and June.
Where appropriate, we also make multi-year offers for large-scale projects.
If you are interested in developing peatland restoration projects please contact us at [email protected] our Project Officers will support you to develop your project, help you understand the Peatland ACTION Fund and assist you to complete your application and supporting information.
Peatland ACTION / NatureScot
PeatlandACTION / National Park Authorities
If your project is located within either of Scotland’s National Parks you should contact the relevant national park to discuss your proposals:
Scottish Government blog (published July 2020)
Public consultation news release on new draft strategy for peatlands in Caithness and Sutherland
A short video explaining the techniques for ditch blocking on peatlands.
Peat dams from 0.34 second to 1 minute 47 seconds
Plastic piling from around 1 minute 47 seconds onwards