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.
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