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.
Autumnwatch - live from our Nature Reserves Watch the drama of grey seals pupping on the Isle of May NNR and connect with amazing wildlife at Tentsmuir NNR. News - 20 October
Spectacular autumn wildlife Lead nature agency NatureScot is sharing stunning images for those who can’t travel to witness these wildlife wonders this year. News - 15 October
Spectacular autumn in Scotland We're highlighting some of the amazing wildlife spectacles you can see in Scotland in autumn. Blog - 16 October
Outdoors and nature engagement sustained post-lockdown Latest survey shows an increase in people visiting the outdoors and engaging with nature. News - 14 October
For the love of humpbacks Citizen scientist, Lyndsay, discovers a spiritual connection with visiting humpback whales in Scottish waters Blog - 9 October
