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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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Statistical news release

NatureScot has released the latest figures tracking the proportion of Scottish natural features in favourable or recovering condition. 

News - 19 May

Chief Executive Recruitment

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead an organisation that is integral to Scotland’s future.

Vacancy - 02 May

£1.6m for Scotland's seabirds

The Scottish Marine Environmental Fund (SMEEF) have announced a new fund to help safeguard the future of Scotland's precious seabirds. 

News - 15 May

Nature's bright future

The Future Routes Fund was launched for 11-26 year olds in 2018 during Scotland’s Year of Young People by ReRoute, Scotland’s youth biodiversity panel.

Blog - 13 May

Kinloch Castle RESAS Report

NatureScot has welcomed the findings of a study that sought the views of Rum residents on the sale of Kinloch Castle.

News - 8 May

Let's Connect for Nature

Nature Networks extend into all landscapes, across inner cities to towns and villages, rural areas, mountains, lochs and coasts.

Blog - 01 May

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