About Scotland's landscapes Discover how our species, habitats and land management combine with an astounding complexity of geology, landforms and soils.
Habitat types Scotland has a wide array of habitats – from hedgerows and field margins to coastal cliffs – and each supports a particular range of plants and animals.
Habitat Map of Scotland The Habitat Map of Scotland will publish all available habitat data for Scotland and manage a programme to survey those areas for which we need new information.
Isle of May NNR opens Following government advice, the main boat will be sailing to the reserve but numbers will be restricted due to social distancing. News - 26 April
One foggy morning .... #Internationaldawnchorusday on 1 May. An early morning pilgrimage to Flanders Moss with one or two surprises Blog - 1 May
Help prevent wildfires We are advising people enjoying the great outdoors on our National Nature Reserves to be aware of the risk of fire. News - 16 April
The beloved hazel Gaelic tradition affords the craobh-challtainn – the hazel tree – a special place in people’s affections. Blog - 30 April
Bird disturbance on nature reserve Visitors are being urged to make sure they don't disturb wildlife when visiting Muir of Dinnet NNR. News - 1 April
Earth Day! April 22nd is Earth Day - a celebration of our planet and a call to action. Blog - 22 April 2021
