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.
Fire destroys award-winning bird hide NatureScot’s popular Mill Hide has been completely gutted in the blaze. News - 19 February
Buzzing with success Celebrating pollinator-focussed projects. Here's a look at the highlights. Blog - 22 February
Strong presence of beavers in Perth A research survey gathers information on the health and spread of beavers after being extinct. News - 17 February
Bearing down on place-names Wild bears have long gone from Scotland’s landscape but echoes of them remain in our place-names. Blog - 19 February
Benefits of the National Walking and Cycling Network Health, environmental and economic benefits of investing in active travel choices. News - 15 February
