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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

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Pioneering £22m fund

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News - 30 May

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Blog - 18 May

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Thathar a’ comharrachadh soirbheas na Maoin Dualchais Nàdarra is Cultarail (NCHF) às dèidh dhi taic a chur ri 13 pròiseactan ùra cudromach.

News - 30 Cèitean 2023

Connecting the nature dots

NatureScot's Project Manager for 30x30 and Nature explains why this year is an important marker for Scotland.

Blog - 16 May

Multi-species conservation in Orkney

Species on the Edge, has begun its four-and-a-half-year programme of conservation activity in Orkney.

News - 26 May

Places where the Stags Roar

Roddy Maclean looks at places on our maps named for the bellowing of stags during the rut.

Blog - 26 April

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