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 photographs, the areas identified should have a resonance with those who know these landscapes, and perhaps enable them to gain a feel for areas they don't know so well. The project highlights what it is that gives familiar areas their distinctiveness and identity; suggests what might attract people to explore new areas; and should help instill a desire to ensure that the diversity of Scotland's landscapes is not diminished. It is about place at the broad scale.
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Method Statement - An initial review examined what work had been done elsewhere, and also engaged with likely national and regional stakeholders to test the need for the map and its potential uses. A range of SNH staff with an understanding of Scotland’s landscapes then developed the map and descriptions using a heuristic mapping process (in which various individuals’ maps were combined in a collaborative way). This is an ongoing process that has now reached a stage where wider engagement is needed to add to the detail and depth of our understanding of the diversity of our landscapes and their contribution to our sense of place and cultural identity. - The process and methodology built on the findings of an independent review of SNH’s national landscape character assessment programme1, and a research review of similar mapping undertaken in the UK and Europe2. Our thinking drew on discussions with the Countryside Council for Wales and the approach they developed to produce the "Broydd map" which partly comprised a computer-based heuristic approach. In order to develop the map within the cost restraints, and best utilise the knowledge and expertise within SNH, the following five step process was developed. STEP 1 - Pilot Study STEP 2 - creating the draft unit map 2a Deciding an approach 2b Creating the draft map 2c Cross-checking the boundaries against the LCA dataset 2d Drafting the descriptions (concurrent with 2c) & selecting photographs STEP 3 - Internal consultation STEP 4 - Refining the Quality of Life unit map and descriptions STEP 5 - Wider discussion and validation This process is ongoing and steps 4 and 5 are, in effect, combined at present
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