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.
'Uist Unearthed' Virual App launched The Uist Virtual Archaeology Project is delighted to launch its brand-new App. News - 22 July
On a hide to nothing Our NatureScot student placement scheme provides great opportunities and invaluable work experience. Blog - 8 July
Storm Petrels breeding on Isle of May Storm petrels have been confirmed breeding on NatureScot’s Isle of May National Nature Reserve (NNR) for the first time. News - 22 July
Dazzling summer days It's high summer now on Muir of Dinnet NNR one of the best times of year to see insects. Blog - 2 July
Visitors to avoid disturbing seals After a series of incidents, NatureScot is urging watersports visitors to avoid disturbing seals and their pups. News - 16 July
Beinn Eighe Pollinator Trail Why the very little things in life matter. Explaining the virtues of helping pollinators. Blog - 1 July
