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.
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.
Explore for a day 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.
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.
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.
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.
Scotland's National Nature Reserves Be inspired by the magic and beauty of Scotland's NNRs. These reserves protect an amazing range of wildlife and landscapes and each one is waiting to be discovered by you.
SNH 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.
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.
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.
Volunteer in the outdoors Nature conservation work in Scotland relies on volunteers. Give a little time and gain a whole lot in return – skills, friends, satisfaction and a great workout.
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.
Cycle for nature blog SNH's Chief Executive, Francesca Osowska, has begun a gruelling 1,300 mile, seven month bike ride across Scotland.
Owls put on dramatic show at North East beauty spot Dramatic scenes of short-eared owls swooping on prey at Forvie NNR. News - 13 February
A belated introduction to our 2018/19 graduate placements! It’s now the fourth year that SNH has taken in graduates to work on year-long projects across the organisation. With three new graduates just starting in 2019, we take a look at what their projects entail and how they’re getting on. Blog - 12 February
Choose an alterntive to roses for Valentine's Day It's Valentine’s day. Wild about your other half? Why give a single rose when you can create a whole meadow for your Valentine? Check out our alternative floral gift ideas that will last a bit longer and benefit nature at the same time. News - 12 February
Inch Farm: farming and the environment in action SNH officer meets farmer Andrew at Inch Farm to discuss his Agri-Environment Climate Scheme and how the farm has bolstered corn bunting numbers. Blog - 08 February
New flagship fund for nature launched A new fund of up to £2 million to protect and enhance Scotland's nature has been launched. News - 11 February
Winter Gardening Dos & Don'ts This week, our gardener at our Battleby office, Jim Carruthers, shares some great tips on what to do – and NOT to do – to keep our gardens in good shape over winter. Blog - 5 February
