Visit our nature reserves Visit and be inspired by the amazing landscapes and wildlife of our reserves across Scotland.
Your access rights You can access most land and inland water in Scotland for recreation, as long as you do so responsibly. Find out what Scotland’s access rights mean for you.
Communities and landscape You and your community have a big part to play in safeguarding your local place and wider landscape. Find out how to get involved.
What to see in your area From north to south and west to east, Scotland varies hugely in its nature and landscapes. Use our guides to discover the attractions of each area.
Get active outdoors Give yourself a health and well-being boost. Being in the outdoors and getting active can raise your physical fitness and help you to de-stress.
Routes to explore Discover paths and trails suited to walking, cycling and horse riding. Stay close to home or take to our hills and glens on 6,000 miles of paths – and counting.
Under the sea Dive in and explore some of Scotland’s remarkable marine life through these virtual dives.
NatureScot nature reserves You’re welcome to visit any of our nature reserves, where you might uncover fossil fish, spot an otter or see a plant that’s unique to Scotland.
Find a country park Escape urban life for a day – or even just an afternoon. Scotland has 40 country parks to discover and one of them is probably near you.
Discover your Local Nature Reserve Nature is right on your doorstep. Scotland currently has 75 Local Nature Reserves, many of them are close to our cities and towns. Where is your nearest wild place?
Explore a regional park Get out and about in the Pentland Hills. Follow a themed walk in the Lomond Hills. Or try one of the outdoor activities at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.
Discover our National Parks One of Scotland’s National Parks has 22 lochs in which to swim, sail and paddle. The other contains 55 Munros – including five of the UK’s six highest peaks.
Explore Scotland Get more out of your next day trip. Our Explore for a day guides reveal the best places to enjoy nature, landscapes and history in 14 areas of Scotland.
Visit a geopark Visit any of Scotland’s three geoparks to discover how deserts, seas, volcanoes and glaciers all had a role in shaping the landscape we see today.
Birds increase in urban areas New research reveals an increase in the number of birds in Scotland’s towns and cities. News - 07 December
Ellon high water This week Daryl tells us about the ups and downs of life at Forvie NNR, after the recent wild weather. Blog - 27 November
Moray avian flu cases increase NatureScot asking members of the public and goose shooters to avoid Findhorn Bay in Moray after recent reports. News - 29 November
Winter is in the air at Loch Leven NNR Simon tells us about the winter wildlife that has been spotted on the reserve recently and what the staff have been busy working on. Blog - 25 November
Four Nation Call for Nature Ahead of COP15, four nations nature agencies call on governments to keep biodiversity loss and climate change at the top of the agenda. News - 23 November
Nature’s Bounty in a Brùchd Roddy Maclean tells us how piles of seaweed thrown up by winter storms can add new elements to the forager’s basket. Blog - 23 November
