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Landscapes and habitats

Scotland’s rich and varied landscapes and habitats have been shaped by underlying rocks, soils and landforms, our seas and the Scottish weather.

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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.

News & Blogs

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

News - 30 May

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

Blog - 18 May

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.

Blog - 16 May

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

News - 26 May

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

Blog - 26 April

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Landscapes and habitats

In this section

About Scotland's landscapes

Habitat types

Habitat Map of Scotland

News & Blogs

Pioneering £22m fund

Water saving tips for your garden

Ionmhas ionmholta de £22m

Connecting the nature dots

Multi-species conservation in Orkney

Places where the Stags Roar

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