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.
Deer risk increases on roads Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists to be aware of the increased potential for collisions between deer and vehicles due to the shorter periods of daylight. News - 31 October 2018
So what’s next for Scotland’s biodiversity? Our CEO, Francesca Osowska took centre-stage to discuss Scotland’s contributions to biodiversity beyond 2020 in Brussels. Blog - 6 November
15 fascinating facts: a celebration of Gaelic and Scotland's natural heritage 15 fascinating facts: a celebration of Gaelic and Scotland's natural heritage News - 18 October 2018
Go watch a salmon leap October and November are the best times to see a salmon leap! We share some our favourite places in our blog. Blog - 6 November
Beaver numbers increase across Tayside Beaver numbers across Tayside have increased in the past six years, according to a new Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) survey. News - 12 October 2018
Masters of disguise Many of our insects and pollinators have evolved a variety of weird and wonderful camouflage or use mimicry to imitate other creatures. Blog - 31 October
