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Legacy BGS geothermal models: isopach map for the Upper Devonian in hot sedimentary aquifers in the Midland Valley of Scotland

This dataset represents the thickness in metres of the Upper Devonian in the Midland Valley of Scotland (Stratheden Group and Kinnesswood Formation) over the extent of the model developed by...

Distribution maps of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Vaccinium myrtillus and Vaccinium vitis-idaea across Scotland as hosts for Phytophthora

These spatial layers contain the predicted occurrence and abundance of three heathland shrubs, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Vaccinium myrtillus and Vaccinium vitis-idaea identified as susceptible host...

European Monitoring and Evaluation Program Model for the UK (EMEP4UK) annual air pollutant concentrations from domestic solid fuel burning in Scotland, 2023

This dataset provides modelled annual average near-ground atmospheric composition for Scotland for the key air pollutants nitrogen dioxide, total nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, and fine...

British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1983/4: Northwest of Scotland & Minches (13/06/1983 to 16/08/1983)

Report: Brett, CP. 1984. Operations Report on Project 83/04. A Regional Geophysical Survey off the Northwest of Scotland. (IGS Report No 137). The primary objective was to survey areas of the Lewis...

Peatland stream water chemistry data from the MERLIN project, Hare Moss, Scotland, 2024-2025

This dataset comprises water chemistry data (dissolved organic carbon (DOC), total dissolved nitrogen (TdN), particulate organic carbon (POC), total phosphorus (TP), soluble reactive phosphorus...

Peatland stream water chemistry data from the MERLIN project, Hare Moss, Scotland, 2022-2023

[THIS DATASET HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN]. This dataset comprises water chemistry data, including dissolved organic carbon (DOC), total dissolved nitrogen (TdN), particulate organic carbon (POC), total...

Legacy BGS geothermal models: depth to the top Upper Devonian in hot sedimentary aquifers in the Midland Valley of Scotland

This raster dataset represents the depth in metres to the top of the Upper Devonian in the Midland Valley of Scotland (top Kinnesswood Formation) over the extent of the model developed by Kearsey,...

Physico-chemical properties and discharge of a peatland river, Drumtree, Scotland, May 2012 to December 2014

This data set covers high resolution (30-min frequency) water quality and dissolved carbon data from a peatland river in Southwest Scotland (5.8 km2), part of the Whitelee Wind Farm complex. The...

2007 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Luce Bay (Scotland) littoral broad-scale mapping survey

Luce Bay and Sands SAC is a broad, shallow embayment on the south-west coast of Scotland. The site has been designated for four qualifying Annex I habitat types: 'Large shallow inlets and bays',...

2007 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Luce Bay (Scotland) littoral broad-scale mapping survey

Luce Bay and Sands SAC is a broad, shallow embayment on the south-west coast of Scotland. The site has been designated for four qualifying Annex I habitat types: 'Large shallow inlets and bays',...

Discharge and water chemistry measurements from Tarland Burn at Coull (Scotland) (2000-2010)

Mean daily flow and water chemistry data collected from the Tarland Burn, recorded between 2000-2010. Water chemistry determinands measured include: total dissolved phosphorus (TDP), soluble...

British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1971/5: NW Scotland (26/06/1971 to 28/07/1971)

Report: Tully, MC. 1971. Cruise Report for MV Researcher. Regional Geophysical Surveys off NW Scotland. MGU Project 71/05. (IGS Report No 21) Positioning: Decca Hifix and Main Chain no further...

The Dalradian 'Snowball Earth' - Use of Stable Isotopes to Correlate Glacial Events and Neoproterozoic Stratigraphy of Scotland and Ireland

PROJECT DETAILS ONLY - Data archived in BGS Digital Archive. The 'snowball Earth' theory has been the subject of widespread media attention, particularly its lively defence by key proponent, Prof....

2011 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analysis of Marine Scotland (MS) Orkney benthic survey

The purpose of this MPA assessment benthic survey in Orkney waters (Rousay to Copinsay, including Eday Sound, and points in Scapa Flow) was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution...

2011 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analysis of Marine Scotland (MS) Orkney benthic survey

The purpose of this MPA assessment benthic survey in Orkney waters (Rousay to Copinsay, including Eday Sound, and points in Scapa Flow) was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution...

Botanical data from Sourhope field experiment site, Scotland, 1999-2002 [NERC Soil Biodiversity Programme]

The data set comprises vegetation species and abundance information, surveyed using a 50 x 50 cm point quadrat, from a selection of the plots within an experimental site at Sourhope, Scotland. The...

Plans of abandoned mines (coal and oil shale) for Scotland held on microfilm

The collection includes colour microfilm aperture card copies of 7,170 plans of mine workings for coal and oil shale dating from 1872 onwards deposited on abandonment of a mine in compliance with...

Plagioclase and clinopyroxene mineral chemical and Sr isotope data from Unit 10, Rum Layered Suite, NW Scotland (NERC Grant PhD studentship)

These plagioclase and clinopyroxene mineral chemical and Sr isotope data come from Unit 10, Rum Layered Suite, NW Scotland. They underpin a publication entitled 'Rapid crystallisation of precious...

British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1974/1: Irish Sea and West of Scotland (02/07/1974 to 06/07/1974)

Report: McQuillin, R. 1974. Irish Sea and West of Scotland additional geophysics. MGU Project 74/01. (IGS Report No 47) Navigation: Decca Main Chain. Equipment: Bolt Airgun, Barringer Magnetometer,...

British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1988/3: West of Scotland (08/Sep/1988 to 25/Sep/1988)

This marine sampling survey took place in September 1988 West of Scotland on board the drill ship Bucentaur. It was undertaken as part of a Consortium between British Geological Survey (BGS) and...