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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

The Natural & Cultural Heritage Fund (NCHF) has been hailed a success for supporting 13 major new projects.

Sue Marrs, NatureScot’s Freshwater Policy Manager, shares some easy tips for using less water in your garden.

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

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

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

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

Blog - 26 April