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.
Boaters asked to stay away Visitors to the Muir of Dinnet NNR are being asked to stay off Loch Kinord at this sensitive time of year for nesting birds. News - 17 June
NNR photo competition Help us celebrate the 70th anniversary of the UK's first NNR this autumn. News - 15 June
Celebrating Inverness place-names NatureScot has today launched a new guide to the place-names of Inverness and the surrounding area. News - 16 June
Caerlaverock litter-clearing Our NatureScot student placement scheme provides great opportunities for recent graduates to get invaluable work experience. Blog - 11 June
A’ comharrachadh dualchas ainmean-àite Inbhir Nis Tha NatureScot air leabhar-iùil ùr air ainmean-àite baile is sgìre Inbhir Nis fhoillseachadh an-diugh. News - 16 June
Growing pains Grow 73, a charity based in Rutherglen, works to encourage local growing, increase biodiversity, and improve the local environment. Blog - 7 June
