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.
Places to visit Find places to visit in Scotland such as National Nature Reserves, National Parks and Local Nature Reserves. Or explore near and far on our many miles of paths.
Cycle for nature blog SNH's Chief Executive, Francesca Osowska, has begun a gruelling 1,300 mile, seven month bike ride across Scotland.
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.
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.
Loch Carron possible MPA Consultation 20 March - 13 June 2018 Find out more about Loch Carron's marine life and be part of the public consultation. Consultation
Invereshie and Inshriach NNR consultation - 16 April 2018 Local people are being asked to share their thoughts on plans for the future management of a National Nature Reserve (NNR) in the Cairngorms. News update - 16/04/2018
Scottish nature at greatest potential to benefit people and economy this century, study shows Scotland's plants, wildlife, air, water and land - known as natural capital - are delivering stronger benefits to people and business across Scotland than in the previous two decades, according to the first study of its kind. News update - 03/04/18
Bottlenose dolphin numbers stable in Moray Firth, with increase on east coast, says new report. The number of bottlenose dolphins using the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation (SAC) remains stable. News update - 27/03/18
SNH publishes Loch Carron MPA evidence Evidence in support of the consultation announced today by the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Roseanna Cunningham, on Loch Carron becoming a Marine Protected Area (MPA), has been published by Scottish Natural Heritage News update - 20/03/18
Isle of May opens for the season Puffins - the Isle of May’s most popular annual visitor - are set to make a welcome annual return at the end of this month, when the national nature reserve opens again to the public. News update - 19/03/18
