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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

Almost 100 new Scottish sites identified to safeguard trees from climate change.

News - 26 January

Roddy Maclean tells how wild watercress is celebrated in Gaelic culture.

Blog - 26 January

Fund supports world-leading climate change ambitions.

News - 20 January

Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain ag innse dhuinn mun ghràdh aig na Gàidheil air a’ bhiolair

Blog - 26 January

New figures today show Scotland’s wildlife are struggling to recover as the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change take effect.

News - 19 January

Is the Franklin's bumblebee really extinct? How can we be sure they are really gone when we look for them?

Blog - 23 January