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 three geoparks to discover how deserts, seas, volcanoes and glaciers all had a role in shaping the landscape we see today.
Peatland ACTION marks first decade with new guide A vital new source of information and guidance on peatland restoration has been published. News - 2 February
Watercress of the Pure Springs Roddy Maclean tells how wild watercress is celebrated in Gaelic culture. Blog - 26 January
Deputy First Minister opens Cuningar Loop Woodland Park extension A £3.16m extension to Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland has been opened by John Swinney MSP. News - 1 February
Biolair Uaine an Fhìor-uisg’ Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain ag innse dhuinn mun ghràdh aig na Gàidheil air a’ bhiolair Blog - 26 January
98 new Scottish sites identified for gene conservation Almost 100 new Scottish sites identified to safeguard trees from climate change. News - 26 January
A bad gut feeling Is the Franklin's bumblebee really extinct? How can we be sure they are really gone when we look for them? Blog - 23 January
