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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.

Find out more

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

News & Blogs

Applications are now open inviting young people from Scotland's coasts and islands to apply for its Youth Panel.

News - 02 October

The project is focused on returning peat bog to good condition, locking carbon in species rich habitats.

Nature Heroes - 29 September

Tha prògram glèidhteachais ùr, Gnèithean air an Oir, a’ toirt fiathachadh do dhaoine òga à cladach is eileanan na h-Alba iarrtasan a chur a-steach airson na Panail Òigridh aige.

News - 02 Dàmhair

Calling on people all over Scotland to look out for bushy tails to help protect red squirrels from the spread of the invasive non-native grey squirrel.

Blog - 02 October

More than 200 hectares of peatland has been restored at Ben Wyvis stretching from summit to sea.

News - 29 September

This latest Blog gives us an insight into how farmers and crofters can produce healthy food in a nature-friendly way.

Blog - 27 September