Enjoying the outdoors
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.
Explore for a day
Exciting ideas for visitors and locals on some of the best places to enjoy nature, landscapes and history.
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?
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?
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
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
Travelling further afield? Take time to make the most of it and get advice on planning your trip.
View from the train
Make your train journey memorable. Check out our audio guide, App and leaflets for some fascinating stories about nature and history along Scotland's scenic train journeys.
Why the outdoors?
Discover Scotland, explore your local area and enjoy all the benefits of getting outdoors more.
Related Links
Placebook Scotland
An interactive website linking people, places and landscapes through photographs, art and culture.