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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

Appeal to protect Mull wildlife

In response to concerns about disturbance at island hotspots, visitors this summer are being urged to help protect wildlife on Mull.

News - 01 July

Giant hogweed warning

Scots are being warned about the toxic plant which can cause severe skin blisters, burns and even blindness.

News - 28 June

South of Scotland Golden Eagle Conservation Project wins award

The project, which boosted the low population in the area, has won a prestigious award.

News - 29 June

Island closures to protect seabirds

Isle of May and Noss National Nature Reserves (NNRs) closed from 1 July to help protect seabird populations from avian influenza.

News - 27 June

National Lottery Heritage Fund lifeline

Threatened species in Scotland have today received a £4.2m lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

News - 29 June

Scotland's Landscapes Monitoring Programme

Three new indicators, which will help us understand how landscapes are changing. 

Blog - 30 June

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