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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.
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Newsletters We have a selection of newsletters for you to choose from: Beavers in Scotland, NatureScot Science and Planning for Development.
Isle of May to open to the public The Isle of May National Nature Reserve will open its doors to the public this weekend. News - 31 March
‘Beatha na Nathrach-nimhe’ tro shùilean Gàidhealach ‘Rìgh nan Nathraichean’ Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain a’ dèanamh ‘lèirmheas’ air leabhar iongantach le Tormod an t-Seòladair à Siabost, a bha na latha na phrìomh eòlaiche air an nathair-nimhe. Blog - 31 Màrt
Need for more connection to nature in education A new report has highlighted how Scotland’s children could be offered increased amounts of outdoor learning and play. News - 30 March
‘The Life Story of the Adder’ through the Hebridean eyes of the ‘Adder King’ Roddy Maclean ‘reviews’ the remarkable 1924 publication by Lewisman Norman Morrison – in his day the foremost authority on adders. Blog - 31 March
Preparations for seabird return NatureScot and partners are putting in place measures to try to reduce the risk of avian flu for Scotland’s seabird colonies this summer. News - 29 March
Saving Scotland's species-rich grasslands The importance of our species-rich grasslands. Blog - 27 March