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.
From Beinn Eighe to Benghazi An innovative method developed in Scotland to help conserve genetic diversity in wild species is being trialled in Libya. News - 17 September
The road to Net Zero Find out how Tentsmiuir NNR is actively engaging with Net Zero utilising electric vehicles on the reserve. Blog - 15 September
Secrets of Fair Isle sea caves Divers have documented the hidden life of many of Fair Isle’s remote sea caves for the first time. News - 10 September
On the trail of mucus If you want to know more about black slugs, especially their mucus, read on. Blog - 13 September
Scotland's wintering waterbirds NatureScot has published its latest biodiversity indicator tracking 41 species of wintering waterbirds. News - 09 September
Muir of Dinnet - Silent in the Sun Temperatures breaking 27°C and 96% humidity brought an unusual stillness and hush to the national nature reserve this week. Blog - 10 September
