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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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  • 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 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

World Peatlands Day celebrated with record restoration figures in Scotland

Job opportunities, collaboration and nature recovery show promise for the national commitment to restore Scotland’s peatlands.

News - 2 June

Helping Scotland’s Rainforest thrive

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

Blog - 28 May

Guga hunt statement

NatureScot's latest guga hunt statement.

News - 26 May

Consultation for Scotland’s peatlands

Now open to peatland practitioners, land managers, regulators, funders, researchers, and members of the public to have their say.

News - 22 May

Warning: roe deer on the move

Drivers are being warned to watch out for roe deer on the roads at this higher-risk time of year for deer-vehicle collisions. 

News - 26 May

A Green Light for Nature

South Ayrshire is becoming a leading example of how nature can support healthier, connected, happier communities.

Blog - 21 May

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