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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

The Saving Wildcats project is working with experts to restore Scotland's critically endangered wildcat population.

News - 22 September

A newly created raingarden for Grangemouth has transformed its public park

Blog - 20 September

A national strategy has been published setting out a route map for beavers in Scotland over the coming decades.

News - 21 September

The pink-footed geese are arriving en-masse to escape the harsh arctic winters of Iceland and Greenland.

Blog - 15 September

Ground-breaking project appealing for support to win National Lottery Project of the year 2022.

News - 20 September

An easterly wind brings migrants to rest and feed on the Isle of May

Blog - 3 September