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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

Peatland ACTION marks first decade with new guide

A vital new source of information and guidance on peatland restoration has been published.

News - 2 February

Watercress of the Pure Springs

Roddy Maclean tells how wild watercress is celebrated in Gaelic culture.

Blog - 26 January

Deputy First Minister opens Cuningar Loop Woodland Park extension

A £3.16m extension to Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland has been opened by John Swinney MSP.

News - 1 February

Biolair Uaine an Fhìor-uisg’

Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain ag innse dhuinn mun ghràdh aig na Gàidheil air a’ bhiolair

Blog - 26 January

98 new Scottish sites identified for gene conservation

Almost 100 new Scottish sites identified to safeguard trees from climate change.

News - 26 January

A bad gut feeling

Is the Franklin's bumblebee really extinct? How can we be sure they are really gone when we look for them?

Blog - 23 January

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