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Peatland ACTION Project Officer areas
Dataset showing the areas of the various PA project officers. Applicants and potential technical partners are encouraged to contact these offices if they require assistance or... -
Local Nature Reserves (Scotland - NatureScot)
LNRs are established in a variety of locations with very varied habitats and species. They must lie wholly within the area of jurisdiction of the local authority which declares... -
Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPA)
Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) can be designated by Scottish Ministers under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. The... -
Scotland's wildness - absence of modern artifacts
One of four component layer of the Scottish map of relative wildness. This layer shows the level of modern artefacts (detractors)that are visible. The dataset is on a scale of... -
30 x 30 Dissolved Protected Areas
An update for 30x30 project in NatureScot. These data contain all terrestrial, protected area sites that contribute toward Scotland's commitment to protect or conserve 30% of... -
Bryological assessment for hydroelectric schemes in the West Highlands
This dataset provides assessment of over 5600 watercourse along the west coast of Scotland for their nationally/internationally important water-loving oceanic bryophyte (moss... -
Biogenetic Reserve (Scotland)
Biogenetic reserves act as 'living laboratories' and are representative examples of various types of natural environment in Europe. They can consist of natural or semi-natural... -
Bare peat in Scotland from Sentinel 2
The dataset shows larger expanses of bare peat across Scotland from Sentinel 2 imagery taken in summer 2018. Resolution of 10m x 10m Sentinel 2 pixels. Produced by NatureScot... -
Standing Waters Sample Points
The Standing Waters Sample Points dataset is a GIS dataset of survey sample locations used during the course of the Scottish Loch Survey Project. The statutory nature... -
Deer Count - Deer Density
Deer group locations and sizes are used in assessing deer populations living on the ‘open range’. ‘Open range’ generally means open areas of habitat used mainly by red deer (for... -
CSGN - Habitat Networks and Opportunity Areas
These are a suite of datasets which make up the CSGN 2021 Habitat Connectivity Map. The map identifies areas of habitat (woodland, grassland, wetland and bog and heath) across... -
Wild Land Areas 2014
The data contains boundaries of Wild Land Areas in Scotland as determined by their level of naturalness, remoteness, ruggedness and lack of built modern artefacts. Boundaries... -
Country Parks (Scotland)
Parks are set up by Local Authorities to provide open-air recreation facilities close to towns and cities. All the parks have a rural character and are managed primarily for... -
John Muir Way
The John Muir Way (JMW) is a long distance coast to coast route launched in April 2014. It is a Central Scotland Green Network project developed by NatureScot in partnership... -
Deer Vehicle Collisions
Points showing the locations of traffic accidents involving deer (2008-2018). Data collected by the National Deer-Vehicle Collisions Project www.deercollisions.co.uk - A Project... -
Biosphere Reserves (Scotland)
Biosphere Reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting the conservation of biodiversity with sustainable use. Biosphere Reserves serve to demonstrate... -
Landscape Map of Scotland
The map reflects the great diversity of landscapes within the country, and the regional distinctiveness which that creates. Together with the accompanying descriptions and... -
Deer Count - Deer Groups
Deer group locations and sizes are used in assessing deer populations living on the ‘open range’. ‘Open range’ generally means open areas of habitat used mainly by red deer (for... -
NatureScot Area boundaries
This dataset details the new NatureScot National Operations Areas, as of April 2023. These new areas replace the previous NatureScot SNH Areas (Post April 2011) boundaries. This... -
European Diploma Areas (Scotland)
The European Diploma is an award established by the Council of Europe under Regulation (65) 6 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe of 6 March 1965 for certain...