Discover how Scotland’s distinctive biodiversity – from its abundant species to its rich and varied landscape – is important both nationally and internationally.

NatureScot promotes, cares for and improves Scotland’s nature and landscapes. Find out about what we do, how we do it and who funds our work.

NatureScot is the Scottish Government's adviser on all aspects of nature, wildlife management and landscape across Scotland, and also helps the Scottish Government meet its responsibilities under European environmental laws, particularly in relation to …

Natural history of Scotland concerns the flora, fauna and mycota of Scotland. The Birnam Oak located in the Tay Valley. The flora of Scotland is an assemblage of native plant species including over 1,600 vascular plants, more than 1,500 lichens and nearly 1,000 bryophytes.

Explore our information library, Scotland’s nature publications, current research projects, interesting blogs and fascinating podcasts. View the latest news on all aspects of the work that we do at NatureScot to promote and care for Scotland's nature and landscapes.

Discover some of the most scenic natural wonders in Scotland. Including Isle of Skye, Luskentyre Beach, Scott's View, Portencross, Stirling Castle and more!

Looks after our natural heritage – helping everyone to enjoy and value it and encouraging people to use it sustainably. Information on getting permission to carry out muirburn out of season. Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one …

NatureScot (previously Scottish Natural Heritage) promotes care for the natural heritage, wildlife, habitats, rocks and landscapes of Scotland. NatureScot provides invaluable support for the work of the Scottish Wildlife Trust helping us to connect tens of thousands of people with their natural environment every year.

Promoting the understanding, enjoyment, and care of nature in Scotland. Data about plants, animals and fungi and their habitats may be used to educate and inform and in environmental decision-making, state of the environment assessments and restoration and rewilding.

Scotland’s national nature agency, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will ‘rebrand’ to ‘NatureScot’ from May 1st 2020, in plans to adapt the organisation to meet current environment challenges.