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COVID-19

National Nature Reserves - car parks and facilities are open.

Please follow the rules on travel, physical distancing, meeting and hygiene. Be kind and respectful to others, including local communities.

In this section

Going outdoors

Advice and information for getting outdoors plus update on our National Nature Reserves.
Partner projects, grant recipients and suppliers

Advice and information on the current situation for partner projects, grant recipients and suppliers.
Land managers

Support and guidance for Land Managers on wildlife issues and who to contact.
Nature at home

Advice and information how to help nature plus ideas and activities for all the family.
Volunteers

Restarting volunteering.
Planning for Development Services

Advice and information for planners and developers to maintain business continuity.

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Access to the outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak

Scotland's National Nature Reserves - visiting and volunteering for each of our reserves

NatureScot Business Plan 2020/21

News

Scots are now spending more time outdoors, and many want to take positive action to help the nation’s wildlife.

News - 27 January

Winter is the best time to see these striking birds, visit Loch Leven NNR. Learn more about this fascinating and striking duck.

Blog - 20 January

We have restricted the use of general licences on Lochan Estate in Perthshire based on evidence provided by Police Scotland.

News - 26 January

It's fitting that even English speakers use a Gaelic word for a habitat that is such an icon of the Gàidhealtachd.

Blog - 17 January

Lorna Slater MSP today announced the reappointment of Dr Mike Cantlay as Chair of the Board for NatureScot.

News - 24 January

The stinking hellebore, a favourite of many gardeners, can be a life saver for emerging bumble bee queens.

Blog - 17 January