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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

The South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project today expressed their sadness at the disappearance of a female golden eagle.

News - 28 November

Scotland’s creel fishermen are determined to reduce the entanglement of whales and basking sharks in their gear.

Nature Heroes - 30 November

Visitors to Forvie NNR are being asked to follow guidance to avoid disturbing seal pups.

News - 24 November

A month of essential, though unglamourous tasks at Forvie NNR.

Blog - 26 November

The conservation community gathered in Edinburgh to crown this year’s Scottish nature champions.

News - 23 November

Blue skies and thick frost make for a beautiful morning on Flanders Moss NNR.

Blog - 25 November

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Landscapes and habitats

In this section

About Scotland's landscapes

Habitat types

Habitat Map of Scotland

News & Blogs

Golden eagle Merrick disappearance

Nature Heroes - Scottish Entanglement Alliance

Visitors asked to follow guidance to help protect seal pups

The dog days of November

Nature of Scotland Awards 2023

A breathtaking morning

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