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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

Scotland's first handbook has been published as trials in the innovative technique gather pace.

News - 01 December

A new pilot project has been launched with the aim of increasing diversity in nature-based jobs.

News - 23 November

Nature fund awards £5m between 54 projects from all over Scotland.

News - 25 November

Beinn Eighe NNR marks the day revealing winning pictures from a photo contest.

News - 22 November

Scottish Government announces new measures to expand numbers and restore biodiversity.

News - 24 November

Partnership working on the actions being taken across South Lanarkshire to help pollinators.

Blog - 1 November