For all of you in our landscape community its time to have your say – NatureScot is consulting on the updated Landscape Character Assessment Guidance for Scotland. The revised guidance takes account of comments received during the first consultation in 2022, and reflects recent advances in technology and developments in emerging best practice. NatureScot have also liaised with Natural England and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to ensure broad alignment of the approach in all three nations.

Please contact LCA_Review@nature.scot for a copy of the draft guidance. The consultation period will close on Monday 12th October 2026