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Scottish government agency for natural heritage conservation
NatureScot (Scottish Gaelic: NàdarAlba) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government responsible for Scotland’s natural heritage
NatureScot
Country within the United Kingdom
5 December 2009. "NatureScot Research Report 1309 - Understanding the Indirect Drivers of Biodiversity Loss in Scotland | NatureScot". www.nature.scot
Scotland
Marine Scotland. For nature conservation sites within territorial waters, NatureScot is responsible for developing the network, providing scientific advice
Marine Protected Areas in Scotland
Marine_Protected_Areas_in_Scotland
Conservation designation used in Scotland
(NSA) is a conservation designation used in Scotland, and administered by NatureScot on behalf of the Scottish Government. The designation's purpose is to
National scenic area (Scotland)
National_scenic_area_(Scotland)
Protected area in the United Kingdom
characteristics, or on a county basis. In Scotland, the designating authority is NatureScot; the role in Wales is performed by Natural Resources Wales (formerly the
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Site_of_Special_Scientific_Interest
SSSIs in Angus & Dundee
SiteLink. NatureScot. Retrieved 22 June 2026. "Balshando Bog SSSI". SiteLink. NatureScot. Retrieved 23 June 2026. "Barry Links SSSI". SiteLink. NatureScot. Retrieved
List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Angus and Dundee
List_of_Sites_of_Special_Scientific_Interest_in_Angus_and_Dundee
Island group off the west coast of Scotland
and Sanday SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October 2020. "Rum SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October 2020. "Small Isles NCMPA". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October
Small_Isles
Mountain range in the eastern Highlands of Scotland
Area". NatureScot. Retrieved 2 October 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 2 October 2020. "Sitelink - Map Search". NatureScot. Retrieved
Cairngorms
Valley in northern Scotland
NatureScot. Retrieved 16 September 2020. "Glen Affric SSSI". NatureScot. Retrieved 16 September 2020. "Glen Affric to Strathconon SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved
Glen_Affric
Archipelago in Scotland
2020, pp. 5–6. Mellor 2020, p. 184. "Shetland National Scenic Area". NatureScot. Archived from the original on 15 August 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2020
Shetland
SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "Stromness Heaths and Coast SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "Loch of Stenness SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved
Hoy and West Mainland National Scenic Area
Hoy_and_West_Mainland_National_Scenic_Area
Nature reserve in Scotland
woodland and wetlands to either side of the mouth of the Endrick Water. NatureScot owns two parts of the reserve - the island of Inchcailloch and part of
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve
Loch_Lomond_National_Nature_Reserve
Forest in Highland, Scotland
adjoining landscape. The Dell Woods section of Abernethy NNR is managed by NatureScot, whilst the rest is under the management of the Royal Society for the
Abernethy_Forest
Protected area designation in Scotland
In Scotland, national nature reserves (NNRs) are designated by NatureScot, and are areas of land or water designated under the Wildlife and Countryside
National nature reserves in Scotland
National_nature_reserves_in_Scotland
Freshwater loch in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
this source, which is in the public domain. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "National Scenic Areas - Maps". Scottish Natural
Loch_Tummel
Species of mammal
feasibility of maintaining, limiting or eradicating feral pigs in Scotland". NatureScot Research Report 876. Eaglesham, Gordon. "Rooting for Rooters". Scotland
Wild_boar
Island in the Firth of Forth in Scotland
and 0.5 kilometres (5⁄16 mile) wide. The island is owned and managed by NatureScot as a national nature reserve. There are now no permanent residents, but
Isle_of_May
Archipelago, county and council area in northern Scotland
and thus of the Orkney vole, was also harming native bird populations. NatureScot, Scotland's nature agency, provided these additional specifics: The introduction
Orkney
Loch In Scotland
Reserve". NatureScot. Retrieved 30 September 2020. "Loch Lomond Woods SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 30 September 2020. "Loch Lomond SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved
Loch_Lomond
Nature reserve in Fife, Scotland
encompassing Morton Lochs, Tentsmuir Point and Tayport Heath, and is managed by NatureScot. The different sections of Tentsmuir NNR were originally designated as
Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve
Tentsmuir_National_Nature_Reserve
Lawers SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "River Tay SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "Black Wood of Rannoch SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved
Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon National Scenic Area
Loch_Rannoch_and_Glen_Lyon_National_Scenic_Area
Mountain massif in the Scottish Highlands
and the Flowerdale Forest. The eastern half of Beinn Eighe is owned by NatureScot, who manage it as a national nature reserve, whilst the rest of the southern
Beinn_Eighe
Species of bird
ISBN 0-19-857358-8. "NatureScot Commissioned Report 568: Status and population viability of Greenland barnacle geese on Islay". NatureScot. 2014. Retrieved
Barnacle_goose
Glen of the Water of Tanar and national nature reserve in northeast Scotland
private residence of Balmoral Castle. 42 km2 of the glen is designated by NatureScot as a national nature reserve (NNR). Most of the area remains under private
Glen_Tanar
Freshwater loch in Scotland
of the loch which are designated as a Special Area of Conservation by NatureScot, who noted that overgrazing and invasive species were threats to the area
Loch_Shiel
Mountain in the Grampians, Scotland
NatureScot. Retrieved 29 September 2020. "Deeside and Lochnagar NSA". NatureScot. Retrieved 29 September 2020. "Sitelink - Map Search". NatureScot. Retrieved
Lochnagar
National park in Scotland
Services) Tourism in Scotland 2026 Cairngorms wildfire "Cairngorms NP". NatureScot. Retrieved 8 September 2020. "Cairngorm Lochs". Ramsar Sites Information
Cairngorms_National_Park
Nature reserve in the Highlands of Scotland with ancient shoreline terraces
the landforms. Glen Roy is a national nature reserve (NNR), managed by NatureScot. Glen Roy was acquired by the then Nature Conservancy in 1970 and declared
Glen_Roy
National scenic area in Scotland
NNR". NatureScot. Retrieved 29 September 2020. "Glen Coe SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 29 September 2020. "Glen Etive and Glen Fyne SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved
Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area
Ben_Nevis_and_Glen_Coe_National_Scenic_Area
Glen in the Highlands of Scotland
Protected Planet. Retrieved 14 February 2021. "Site Details for Glencoe NNR". NatureScot. Retrieved 8 September 2020. "Glencoe". Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba. Retrieved
Glen_Coe
National scenic area in Scotland
background, guidance and policy". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October 2020. "Development management and National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October 2020
Morar, Moidart and Ardnamurchan National Scenic Area
Morar,_Moidart_and_Ardnamurchan_National_Scenic_Area
Mountain in Highland, Scotland
Wyvis NNR". NatureScot. Retrieved 8 September 2020. "Ben Wyvis SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved 8 September 2020. "Ben Wyvis SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 8
Ben_Wyvis
Freshwater loch
from Kinross by Historic Environment Scotland during the summer months. NatureScot describe Loch Leven as "one of Scotland's top natural assets", due to
Loch_Leven_(Kinross)
Scottish Victorian mansion
Kinloch Castle has since declined. The castle and island are now owned by NatureScot (formerly Scottish Natural Heritage), who operated part of the castle
Kinloch_Castle
Small wild cat
Its implementation is coordinated by Scottish Natural Heritage (now NatureScot). The existing wild population has been deemed no longer viable without
European_wildcat
Gorge in the Scottish Highlands
Trust for Scotland who manage it and the surrounding area jointly with NatureScot. Corrieshalloch Gorge is one of the most spectacular gorges in Scotland
Corrieshalloch_Gorge
Long distance footpath in Scotland
first officially designated Long Distance Route, and is now designated by NatureScot as one of Scotland's Great Trails. It is primarily intended as a long
West_Highland_Way
Island of the Inner Hebrides off Great Britain
May 2018. "Jura National Scenic Area". NatureScot. Retrieved 29 September 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 29 September 2020. "National
Jura,_Scotland
Human settlement in Scotland
Independent. 21 March 2009. Retrieved 4 April 2018. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 12 September 2020. D. Bennet & R. Anderson. The Munros: Scottish
Knoydart
Area of raised bog in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
nature reserve (NNR) in 1987, and is now owned and managed by NatureScot. According to NatureScot lowland raised bogs like Moine Mhòr are some of the rarest
Moine_Mhòr
River in south-west Scotland
Citation". NatureScot. Retrieved 1 October 2020. "Solway Firth SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 1 October 2020. "Caerlaverock NNR". NatureScot. Retrieved 1
River_Nith
Lake in Scotland
original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016. "Freshwater lochs". NatureScot. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2025. "Bathymetrical Survey of the
Loch_Ness
Area of raised bog lying in the Carse of Stirling, Scotland
lying to the south. The moss is a National Nature Reserve, managed by NatureScot. Formed on the Carse of Stirling over 8000 years ago, it is an internationally
Flanders_Moss
River in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 29 September 2020. "River Dee SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 29 September 2020. "Cairngorms Massif SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved
River_Dee,_Aberdeenshire
Headland on Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland
boardwalk that extends out onto the moorland. The reserve is managed by NatureScot, though it remains in private ownership, with most being owned by the
Hermaness
Island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Retrieved 11 May 2018. "Staffa SSSI". NatureScot. Retrieved 23 September 2020. "Inner Hebrides and the Minches SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
Staffa
Protected area in Scottish Borders, Scotland
7 March 2018. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 7 October 2020. "Upper Tweeddale NSA". NatureScot. Retrieved 7 October 2020. "The special
Upper Tweeddale National Scenic Area
Upper_Tweeddale_National_Scenic_Area
One of the North Isles of Shetland, Scotland
"North Fetlar SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 8 October 2020. "North Fetlar SSSI". NatureScot. Retrieved 21 March 2026. "Fetlar SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved 8 October
Fetlar
Longest river in Scotland
Tay (Dunkeld) National Scenic Area". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "National Scenic
River_Tay
Island off the coast of Scotland
NCMPA". NatureScot. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020. "North Arran National Scenic Area". NatureScot. Retrieved
Isle_of_Arran
Corrie and nature reserve in Angus, Scotland
part of Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve (NNR), which is managed by NatureScot and lies within the Cairngorms National Park. The adjoining Corrie Sharroch
Corrie_Fee
Rocky promontory and national nature reserve in Scottish Borders, Scotland
Abb's Head to Fast Castle SSSI". NatureScot. Retrieved 22 September 2020. "Berwickshire Coast (Intertidal) SSSI". NatureScot. Retrieved 22 September 2020
St_Abb's_Head
SSSIs in Moray and Nairn
search.These sites can be found on the SiteLink website maintained by NatureScot/NàdarAlba. For the Moray area of search "Moray" can be entered in the
List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Moray and Nairn
List_of_Sites_of_Special_Scientific_Interest_in_Moray_and_Nairn
Town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Scenic Area". NatureScot. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Archived from
Dunkeld
Long-distance trails in England and Wales
equivalent trails are called Scotland's Great Trails and are administered by NatureScot. The majority of long-distance footpaths in the United Kingdom are not
National_Trails
Nature reserve in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Loch Creran in Argyll and Bute on the west coast of Scotland. Managed by NatureScot, the wood is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, including sessile
Glasdrum_Wood
Nature reserve in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
climate brought about by the Gulf Stream. Taynish is owned and managed by NatureScot and was declared a national nature reserve (NNR) in 1977. The reserve
Taynish National Nature Reserve
Taynish_National_Nature_Reserve
Forested nature reserve in Highland, Scotland
designated as a National Nature Reserve in 1977, and is managed primarily by NatureScot, in conjunction with Forestry and Land Scotland, who own the land surrounding
Ariundle_Oakwood
Loch in Wester Ross, in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland
landowners occupy the southwestern shore: from south to north these are NatureScot (the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve), the 5,154 ha (12,737 acres)
Loch_Maree
Mountain in the Scottish Highlands
Meagaidh. The reserve was designated in 1986 and is owned and managed by NatureScot. Creag Meagaidh is also designated as a Special Protection Area, and the
Creag_Meagaidh
Island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland
the government, which allows it to continue. Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot), which is now responsible for granting the licence, states that the hunt
Sula_Sgeir
One of the Small Isles of the Inner Hebrides, in the district of Lochaber, Scotland
February 2021. "Rum NNR". NatureScot. Retrieved 26 March 2019. "Rum SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 26 March 2019. "Rum SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved 26 March 2019
Rùm
Southernmost Shetland Island, Scotland
"Fair Isle SSSI". NatureScot. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2020. "Fair Isle SAC". NatureScot. Archived from the
Fair_Isle
website Natural England: English SSSIs Natural Resources Wales: Welsh SSSIs NatureScot: Scottish SSSIs Environment & Heritage Service for Northern Ireland: Northern
List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest by Area of Search
List_of_Sites_of_Special_Scientific_Interest_by_Area_of_Search
in the Shetland Area of Search. They can be found by searching on the NatureScot/NàdarAlba SiteLink website. For other areas, see List of SSSIs by Area
List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Shetland
List_of_Sites_of_Special_Scientific_Interest_in_Shetland
Island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland
"South Uist Machair and Lochs SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "South Uist Machair SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 6 October 2020. JNCC Slender
South_Uist
Nature reserve in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
areas. The six sites are: Cartland Craigs - managed by NatureScot Cleghorn Glen - managed by NatureScot Falls of Clyde- managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust
Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve
Clyde_Valley_Woodlands_National_Nature_Reserve
Long-distance routes in Scotland
required to run largely off-road, with less than 20% of the route on tarmac. NatureScot is the custodian of the Scotland's Great Trails brand, maintaining the
Scotland's_Great_Trails
Neolithic archaeological site in Scotland
which works with partners in managing the site: Orkney Islands Council, NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage), and the Royal Society for the Protection
Skara_Brae
Area in the North West Highlands of Scotland
Retrieved 11 July 2018. "Wester Ross NSA". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October 2020. "SiteLink - Map Search". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October 2020. Wester Ross
Wester_Ross
Species of bird
White-tailed Eagles (Haliaeetus Albicilla) and Lambs (Ovis Aries). "Report to NatureScot on white-tailed eagle work with respect to collection and analysis of
White-tailed_eagle
Area in the southern Scottish Highlands
Woods SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 16 September 2020. "Trossachs NSA". NatureScot. Retrieved 16 September 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved
Trossachs
Small, previously inhabited island in the Shetland Islands, Scotland
February 2021. "Noss NNR". NatureScot. Retrieved 26 March 2019. "Noss SPA". NatureScot. Retrieved 26 March 2019. "Noss SSSI". NatureScot. Retrieved 26 March
Isle_of_Noss
Cliff in the North West Highlands Geopark, Scotland
reserve (NNR) due to its geological features, and is owned and managed by NatureScot. There is a car park and interpretation centre that explains the geology
Knockan_Crag
Heritage. December 2010. Retrieved 2018-05-16. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 12 September 2020. "The special qualities of the National Scenic
North West Sutherland National Scenic Area
North_West_Sutherland_National_Scenic_Area
Legal guidance on right to roam in Scotland
and an alternate route. "Enjoying Scotland's outdoors leaflet" (PDF). NatureScot. Scottish Government. 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 June
Scottish_Outdoor_Access_Code
1214m high mountain in Scotland
NatureScot. Retrieved 8 September 2020. "Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon NSA". NatureScot. Retrieved 8 September 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot
Ben_Lawers
Park in Highland, Scotland
original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2021. "Glenmore NNR". NatureScot. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 16 September
Glenmore_Forest_Park
Sparsely populated area of Sutherland on the west coast of Scotland
"Assynt-Coigach National Scenic Area". NatureScot. Retrieved 2 October 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 2 October 2020. "The special
Assynt
Mountain range on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
Skye, Highland, Scotland Coordinates 57°12′N 6°12′W / 57.20°N 6.2°W / 57.20; -6.2 Area 227 km2 (88 sq mi) Established 1981 Governing body NatureScot
Cuillin
Protected area of cliffs and seas on the east coast of Caithness, Scotland
documents". NatureScot. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020. "East Caithness Cliffs SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 8
East_Caithness_Cliffs
Footpath in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
each year. The route is designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot. It is a fairly easy walk of approximately 48 kilometres (30 mi), passing
West_Island_Way
"Scarba, Lunga and the Garvellachs NSA". NatureScot. Retrieved 1 October 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 1 October 2020. "Countryside
Scarba, Lunga and the Garvellachs National Scenic Area
Scarba,_Lunga_and_the_Garvellachs_National_Scenic_Area
Channel in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Trails". NatureScot. Retrieved 30 September 2020. "Join Us". Argyll's Secret Coast. Retrieved 11 April 2018. "Kyles of Bute NSA". NatureScot. Retrieved
Kyles_of_Bute
Experimental architectural ecovillage in Scotland
Enterprise, Environment and Digital Directorates European Marine Energy Centre NatureScot Saltire Prize SEPA Scottish Land Commission Scotland portal
Findhorn_Ecovillage
Outdoor attendant, especially one assisting with hunting or fishing
educators", according to Donald Fraser, head of wildlife management with NatureScot. One of their tasks is the management of deer population. Some still wear
Gillie
Salamander in the subfamily Pleurodelinae
Archived from the original on 2 September 2006. "Newts". www.nature.scot. NatureScot. 10 March 2026. Retrieved 6 April 2026. "Great Crested Newt". National
Newt
Gaelic kingdom in western Scotland and northeastern Ireland
University Press. p. 145. "Grampian Highlands: geological foundations". NatureScot. Retrieved 27 September 2022. Boyd, Hugh Alexander. Irish Dalriada. The
Dál_Riata
Headland in Scotland
Sumburgh Head SSSI. NatureScot - NàdarAlba. Retrieved 4 April 2026. "Sumburgh Head SPA". SiteLink - Sumburgh Head SPA. NatureScot - NàdarAlba. Retrieved
Sumburgh_Head
Long distance trail in Scotland
opened in 2002, and is designated as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot. The Great Glen Way is generally walked from southwest to northeast to
Great_Glen_Way
National nature reserve in Scotland
the Burn O'Vat. Muir of Dinnet is owned by Dinnet Estate and managed by NatureScot, who provide a visitor centre and a range of other facilities including
Muir_of_Dinnet
Northernmost peninsula of the Isle of Skye in Scotland
26 June 2018. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October 2020. "Trotternish Ridge SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 5 October 2020. "Trotternish
Trotternish
Sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
October 2019. "Loch Creran SAC". NatureScot. Retrieved 11 October 2020. "Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserves". NatureScot. Retrieved 11 October 2020. "Glen
Loch_Creran
Nature reserve in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
National Nature Reserve is a national nature reserve owned and managed by NatureScot. It is located north of Newburgh in Aberdeenshire, in the northeast of
Forvie National Nature Reserve
Forvie_National_Nature_Reserve
Loch in Scotland
"Assynt-Coigach National Scenic Area". NatureScot. Retrieved 2 October 2020. "National Scenic Areas". NatureScot. Retrieved 2 November 2022. "Loch Cròcach
Loch_Cròcach,_Lochinver
Nature reserve in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
wintering site for waterfowl and wading birds. The NNR is now managed by NatureScot, but remains under private ownership, being managed by SNH under lease
Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
Caerlaverock_National_Nature_Reserve
Nature reserve designation in the United Kingdom
Natural England. In Scotland, 43 national nature reserves are designated by NatureScot. In Wales, 76 national nature reserves are designated by Natural Resources
National nature reserve (United Kingdom)
National_nature_reserve_(United_Kingdom)
Mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Publishing. p. 182. ISBN 9781785303609. SSSI Citation — Ben Vrackie (PDF), NatureScot, 2020, retrieved 1 June 2026 Liddell, Colin (1993). Pitlochry: Heritage
Ben_Vrackie
Nature reserve in Scotland
was declared a national nature reserve (NNR) in 1961, and is managed by NatureScot through a lease from Reidhaven Estate. The reserve covers 257 hectares
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
Craigellachie_National_Nature_Reserve
Protected area in West Lothian, Scotland
been a National Nature Reserve since 1980. It is owned and managed by NatureScot, the public body responsible for Scotland's natural heritage. The reserve
Blawhorn_Moss
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