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Landscapes and habitats

Scotland’s rich and varied landscapes and habitats have been shaped by underlying rocks, soils and landforms, our seas and the Scottish weather.

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  • 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.

News & Blogs

Investing in nature

Scottish Government announce over £3 million new funding distributed across Scotland to help their conservation work.

News - 22 September

Seawilding

The UK's first community-led native oyster and seagrass restoration project.

Nature Heroes - 21 September

Deer stalking information update

NatureScot encourages hill-goers to check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service to avoid disturbing essential deer management.

News - 20 September

An ally in the climate and nature crises

Read all about blue carbon and why it is so important in the fight against climate change.

Blog - 25 September

Fiosrachadh às ùr air stalcaireachd fèidh

NàdarAlba a’ moladh do dhaoine a tha am beachd tadhal air beanntan na h-Alba sùil a thoirt air seirbheis A’ dèanamh air Beanntan na h-Alba.

News - 20 Sultain

The Elusive Yews of Northern Scotland

What do Gaelic place names and heritage tell us about the yew tree? 

Blog - 22 September

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