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Enjoying the outdoors

Simple pleasures

Simple pleasures

Nature really is right on your doorstep. Our campaign encourages you to get outdoors and enjoy life's simple pleasures, wherever you may be.

Why the outdoors?

Why the outdoors?

Discover Scotland, explore your local area and enjoy all the benefits of getting outdoors more.

Where to go

Where to go

Find out more about specific places to visit such as Nature Reserves and National Parks. Or explore using paths, tracks and routes.

What can I do?

What can I do?

From walks and places to visit, to volunteering and gardening for wildlife, find out some of the things you can do here

What can I see?

What can I see?

Scotland has an amazing diversity of landscapes, wildlife and geology to explore and enjoy. Delve into some ideas here that you get you outdoors.

Your access rights

Your access rights

Wherever you go, know the simple steps you must take to look after the environment and the needs of others working in or enjoying it.

Planning my trip

Planning my trip

Travelling further afield? Take time to make the most of it and get advice on planning your trip.

Nature for everyone

Nature for everyone

Enjoying the outdoors is important to people's health and quality of life. Find out more about our partnership work and community engagement.


Related Links

Managing recreation and access

Managing recreation and access

Are you involved in recreation and access policy? Do you have a direct role in managing access or recreation? Find information here.

Delivering health and well-being

Delivering health and well-being

Learn more about the contribution of the natural heritage to physical and mental health, well-being and quality of life in Scotland



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