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Publications and documents Holds our most recent publications, commissioned or research reports, policy and guidance documents, and archived resources.
Podcasts In each episode you'll find numerous ways to connect with - and protect - our amazing natural world. Immerse yourself and #MakeSpaceForNature in your life.
Blogs Blogs about Scotland's fabulous natural heritage. Find out what's been happening on our NNRs, or read highlights of our work through the stories written by our staff and guests.
Webinars NatureScot are delivering a series of ‘Planning for Great Places’ webinars, covering various development and natural heritage related topics.
Seminars NatureScot seminars are organised to foster conversations and share knowledge and experiences across the government agencies.
NatureScot data services SiteLink is one of our most used tools providing a range of information on Protected Areas across Scotland.
Indicators & trends To understand how our natural environment is changing over time, view Scotland's indicators and our publications on trends.
Official statistics Read our published official statistics for protected nature sites and terrestrial breeding birds.
Newsletters We have a selection of newsletters for you to choose from: NatureScot Science and Planning for Great Places.
Beavers could help woodland creation Careful design could help new woodlands thrive in areas where beavers are present, according to a new report. News - 13 February
Scotland's geodiversity charter Dr Colin MacFadyen tells us how the refreshed Geodiversity Charter promotes geodiversity as an integral part of nature and society. Blog - 04 February
Long-term increase in how Scottish nature benefits people The biennial Natural Capital Asset Index (NCAI) looks at the economic benefits to people, tracking annual changes in our ecosystems. News - 12 February
Spotlight on our unique gull species We take a closer look at the five most encountered species. Blog - 31 January
20 years of world-leading access to the outdoors Scotland celebrates the 20 years of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. News - 09 February
Partans and Other Crabs Roddy Maclean investigates native species of crab as viewed through the eyes of the Gael. Blog - 30 January