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andslides at the Table, Quirang,Trotternish ridge,Isle of Skye. ©Lorne Gill/SNH

Landscapes and habitats

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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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  • A hillwalker enjoying the view over Loch Maree at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

    About Scotland's landscapes

    Discover how our species, habitats and land management combine with an astounding complexity of geology, landforms and soils.

  • Machair flowers, Barvas, Isle of Lewis ©Lorne Gill/SNHFor information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

    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.

  • Marram grass growing in the embryonic sand dunes at Machir Bay, Traigh Mhachir, Islay ©Lorne Gill/SNH.For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

    Habitat Data (and the Habitat Map of Scotland)

    We have assembled a wealth of habitat data for Scotland which you can explore on the following pages.

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News and Blogs

News release

Agreement for better nature and more secure food in Scotland

Strengthening the link between nature and sustainable farming in Scotland.

News - 19 June
Harris Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve.

Manxie & rhoddy conservation on Rum

Northern National Nature Reserve staff recently visited the island to perform essential conservation and wildlife protection work. 

Blog - 24 June
Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)

New funds for venison supply chain

The third round of the Low Ground Venison Supply Chain Project was launched today (18 June) at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston.

News - 18 June
People surveying a beach. A woman at the front holding a pen and clipboard with  multiple people standing behind investigating findings discovered on the beach. The background shows an expansive sandy beach.

With a Little Help From our Friends

An announcement that celebrates nature-based volunteering and citizen science

Blog - 6 June
Image taken from above showing a person planting potatoes on a strip of soil in a section of machair.

Crofters invited to share stories

Crofters in the Outer Hebrides are being sought for a new study exploring island crofting life, nature, and personal wellbeing.

News - 12 June
Scot's pine and waterfall at Beinn Eighe NNR ©Lorne Gill/NatureScot

Helping Scotland’s Rainforest thrive

Helping to restore Scotland’s precious rainforests by reducing deer grazing pressures.

Blog - 28 May

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