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 Data (and the Habitat Map of Scotland) We have assembled a wealth of habitat data for Scotland which you can explore on the following pages.
Rocky shore study published The report investigated changes in over 50 species at 167 locations around Scotland's coasts over the last decade. News - 22 January
2025 montane bird survey needs you! Are you interested in helping to monitor the impacts of climate change on birds? Blog - 17 January
National Park consultation in Galloway The consultation on the proposed new National Park is now in its final month and will close at midnight on 14 February. News - 16 January
New beginnings The first week of the new year finds Forvie NNR staff looking ahead with excitement, anticipation and no little trepidation. Blog - 05 January
Illegally released lynx captured We are relieved to hear that the two lynx illegally released into the Cairngorms National Park have been successfully captured. News - 09 January
Scotland’s 2024 Nature Heroes We are celebrating the people across Scotland who are working hard to improve nature, from farmers to volunteers – to dogs! Blog - 28 December
