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.
Nature fund tackles vulnerable species Plans are underway to take urgent action to save more than 40 of Scotland's most vulnerable coastal and island species. News - 8 July
Marvellous mining bees Mining bees or Andrenidae are the largest genus of bee in the UK with 67 different species. Read Simon's discovery.. Blog - 7 July
Musical celebration goes virtual Scotland’s unique marine environment will be celebrated in a special online event to mark the Year of Coasts and Waters. News - 3 July
Forvie's coastal defences Imposing and dynamic dunes, raised shingle beaches, impressive cliffs, these habitats are essential for our wildlife. Blog - 5 July
In Tune with Nature winners Twelve winners announced in music contest inspired by Scotland's National Nature Reserves. News - 30 June
Seizing opportunities - big and small How a local authority is developing new approaches to biodiversity loss and managing greenspace. Blog - 4 July
