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.
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.
Enjoy National Scenic Areas Admire the superb views as you take to our hills and mountains or explore our coasts and islands within Scotland’s National Scenic Areas.
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.
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.
Cycle for nature blog SNH's Chief Executive, Francesca Osowska, has begun a gruelling 1,300 mile, seven month bike ride across Scotland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover your Local Nature Reserve Nature is right on your doorstep. Scotland currently has 74 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.
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.
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.
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.
Removing flowers to keep Inverbervie beautiful! It might sound odd, but volunteers are being asked to come along and remove flowers to improve Inverbervie's countryside. News update - 16/07/2018
New Environment Minister announces £600,000 for Outdoor Learning Scotland’s new Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, Mairi Gougeon MSP, announced more than £600,000 of funding for Outdoor Learning. News release - 12/07/2018
Birds flock back to 'mink free' Hebrides Terns, waders, divers and ducks are 'flocking back' to their native Outer Hebrides, following the success of a complex and challenging 17-year programme to eradicate the American mink and its devastating effect on native wildlife. News release - 10/07/2018
Slight increase in breeding seabird numbers in Scotland after decades-long decline After declines since the 1980s, the number of Scotland's breeding seabirds appears to have increased slightly. News update - 05/07/2018
Young people 'bringing nature to Scotland's cities' Scotland's young people are set to take a new role in making space for nature in our cities, helping to develop urban nature parks and developing their own nature projects through a new £100,000 Scottish Natural Heritage Fund. News update - 22/06/2018
West Lothian primary school wins national nature trap competition Budding naturalists at Blackridge Primary School wowed Scottish Natural Heritage with their camera footage of local wildlife and scooped a top national prize. News update - 22/06/2018
Glasgow primary school wins prize in national nature camera trap competition Budding naturalists at Hillhead Primary School wowed Scottish Natural Heritage with their camera footage of local wildlife and scooped a top national prize. News update - 22/06/18
Ambitious project launches to halt alien invasion The £3.34 million Scottish Invasive Species Initiative was officially launched on 18 June by Scottish Natural Heritage with the help of pupils from Ben Wyvis primary school. News update - 19/06/18
