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.
Iconic species protected by marine designations Announcement today by Minister giving additional protection to much-loved marine species. News - 03 December
A new way to benefit nature on farms and crofts A new project NatureScot is trialling, looking at how best to benefit the environment on agricultural land in the future. Blog - 3 December
Huge potential for nature-based jobs A new report today reveals the huge opportunity for nature-based jobs to help Scotland secure a green recovery. News - 02 December
YCW2020 - A Day in the Life This month we hear from Matthew Cook on a day working as a Peatland Action Project Officer. Blog - 26 November
NatureScot Calendar 2021 competition winners announced Scotland's nature agency was overwhelmingly impressed with the quality of photographs. News - 27 November
‘Sneachd’ air Aghaidh na Tìre / 'Snow' in the Gaelic Landscape Read about Gaelic place-names on our landscape where you might see snow. Blog - 19 November
