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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

Entries are now open to artists wishing to contribute to this year's Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Art Exhibition.

News - 24 April

The latest monitoring and research on the resident bottlenose dolphins in Moray Firth SAC.

Blog - 26 April

Thathar a’ gabhail ri tagraidhean bho luchd-ealain a bhiodh airson cur ri Taisbeanadh Ealain aig Fèis Fiadh-bheatha nan Eilean am-bliadhna.

News - 24 April

An insight into some of the ways farmers are helping to support Scotland’s critically endangered chough.

Blog - 24 April

Deer management targets have been met, thanks to long-term collaborative efforts from estates.

News - 23 April

How peatland restoration is helping prevent the spread of wild fires.

Blog - 19 April