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.
Peatland ACTION marks first decade with new guide A vital new source of information and guidance on peatland restoration has been published. News - 2 February
Watercress of the Pure Springs Roddy Maclean tells how wild watercress is celebrated in Gaelic culture. Blog - 26 January
Deputy First Minister opens Cuningar Loop Woodland Park extension A £3.16m extension to Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland has been opened by John Swinney MSP. News - 1 February
Biolair Uaine an Fhìor-uisg’ Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain ag innse dhuinn mun ghràdh aig na Gàidheil air a’ bhiolair Blog - 26 January
98 new Scottish sites identified for gene conservation Almost 100 new Scottish sites identified to safeguard trees from climate change. News - 26 January
A bad gut feeling Is the Franklin's bumblebee really extinct? How can we be sure they are really gone when we look for them? Blog - 23 January
