Outdoor learning can support the development of a wide range of knowledge and skills, providing opportunities for real world learning and a deeper connection with the environment.

This page provides information from partners and the wider sector to help young people or career changers discover how to develop their career and identify new opportunities working across the environmental sector.

Search our news page using ‘skills’ and ‘careers’ to discover updates from the wider community.

Useful links

Nature-based skills – NatureScot

Forestry – Scottish Forestry/ Forestry and Land Scotland

Science and conservation – Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Developing skills in a National Park – Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

Working in the heritage sector – Historic Environment Scotland