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Explore our information library, Scotland’s nature publications, current research projects, interesting blogs and fascinating podcasts.

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News at NatureScot

View the latest news on all aspects of the work that we do at NatureScot to promote and care for Scotland's nature and landscapes.
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.
Research

A research report is the main output from almost all of our research projects.
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.

News & Blogs

A new study reveals frogs that breed in SuDS ponds have the same genetic variation as those in rural ponds.

News - 11 April

From drones to AI, new technologies are changing the face of wildlife management.

Blog - 16 April

An invasive species project is appealing for volunteers to help tackle invasive American mink in northern Scotland.

Snow, wind, rain, wind, hail, frost...Scottish weather makes creating case study films interesting!

Blog - 12 April

Funding for Projects from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund.

Want to live forever, cure your warts or never need another plaster? Than look after your local bog.