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Landforms and geology

Discover what Scotland’s geodiversity reveals and why it’s such a valuable resource. Pressures put our geodiversity at risk – find out how to protect it.

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  • Scotland's rocks, landforms and soils

    Colliding continents, ancient volcanoes, powerful glaciers and changing climates shaped our world-famous landscapes. Scotland’s geodiversity reveals how.

  • Importance of geodiversity

    Looking after our geodiversity is vital to conserving Scotland's landscapes and nature and will protect many economic, social and environmental benefits.

  • Pressures on geodiversity

    Scotland's geodiversity is irreplaceable and vulnerable to certain activities and changes in land use. Unearth the issues at stake.

  • Protecting our geodiversity

    Some of Scotland's geodiversity is safeguarded in protected areas, and we also promote ways to conserve, enhance and manage geodiversity beyond designated sites.

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Uncover secrets, discover varied landscapes and travel through historic geology with our Landscape fashioned by geology publication series

News & Blogs

Beaver release approved

A licence application from the Cairngorms National Park Authority approved today to release six beaver families in the upper River Spey catchment. 

News - 5 December

Nature Heroes - Easter Rattray farm

Jock McFarlane thinks the best tools in his journey towards nature friendly farming are a flexible mindset and patience.

Nature Heroes - 6 December

World Soil Day report published

A biodiversity report published on the soil sealing which exists in Scotland as a result of the built environment.

News - 5 December

The dog days of November

A month of essential, though unglamourous tasks at Forvie NNR.

Blog - 26 November

Golden eagle Merrick disappearance

The South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project today expressed their sadness at the disappearance of a female golden eagle. 

News - 28 November

A breathtaking morning

Blue skies and thick frost make for a beautiful morning on Flanders Moss NNR.

Blog - 25 November

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