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.
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 four geoparks to discover how deserts, seas, volcanoes and glaciers all had a role in shaping the landscape we see today.
Action to prevent damage by deer concluded NatureScot has concluded use of its intervention powers to carry out a cull of red deer in Sutherland to protect designated habitats. News - 15 March
The jewels in Scotland's crown Sue Walker, Peatland ACTION Communications Officer, explains the vital role of Scotland’s peatlands. Blog - 9 March 2023
Scotland is buzzing with activity A wealth of projects to help pollinators are taking place across Scotland to tackle biodiversity loss and the nature crisis. News - 10 March
Evolutionary dead ends Read all about Darwin's observations on the importance of pollination. Blog - 6 March
General licence restriction NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences on Millden Estate, in the Angus Glens, for three years. News - 8 March
Happy World Seagrass Day! Today's blog looks at the global fight to restore and protect this crucial habitat. Blog - 1 March
