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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

Help prevent wildfires

We are advising people enjoying the great outdoors on our National Nature Reserves to be aware of the risk of fire.

News - 16 April

Funding community marine surveys

A new fund to help communities monitor Scotland's seabed and coastlines.

News - 24 March

Bird disturbance on nature reserve

Visitors are being urged to make sure they don't disturb wildlife when visiting Muir of Dinnet NNR. 

News - 1 April

How do adders hibernate?

Reptiles can't regulate their own body temperature - so how do these cold-blooded creatures survive winter?

Blog - 08 April

Funding for national nature reserves

Investment in nature reserves and rangers in preparation for visitors this summer.

News - 24 March

Gulls: a balancing act

So why does it seem as if there are more gulls than ever?

Blog - 01 April

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