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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

New research reveals an increase in the number of birds in Scotland’s towns and cities.

News - 07 December

This week Daryl tells us about the ups and downs of life at Forvie NNR, after the recent wild weather.

Blog - 27 November

NatureScot asking members of the public and goose shooters to avoid Findhorn Bay in Moray after recent reports.

News - 29 November

Simon tells us about the winter wildlife that has been spotted on the reserve recently and what the staff have been busy working on.

Blog - 25 November

Ahead of COP15, four nations nature agencies call on governments to keep biodiversity loss and climate change at the top of the agenda.

News - 23 November

Roddy Maclean tells us how piles of seaweed thrown up by winter storms can add new elements to the forager’s basket.

Blog - 23 November