Accessibility statement for SiteLink

This statement applies to content published on the sitelink.nature.scot domain. This website is run by NatureScot. It is designed to be used by as many people as possible. For example, you should be able to:

• change colours, contrast levels and fonts
• zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
• navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
• listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How to request content in an accessible format

If you need information in a different format contact sitelink@nature.scot

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

If you have any difficulties accessing any areas of this website or have any queries or suggestions, please send your comments to sitelink@nature.scot

Enforcement procedure

If you contact us with a complaint and you’re not happy with our response contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

NatureScot is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.

How accessible is SiteLink?

We are currently not aware of any issues with the site; however, some PDF documents published after 23 September 2018 are not accessible. Work is underway to convert these into accessible word documents by 2028.

The accessibility regulations don’t require us to fix PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 if they’re not essential to providing our services.

Content that is outwith the scope of the accessibility regulations

The following content does not need to comply with the accessibility requirements:

• Third party content outwith our control or not developed by NatureScot
• Interactive maps
• PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018
• PDFs containing map images

How we tested this website

This website was tested for compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 level A and level AA.

During development, components from the GOV.UK Design System were used which have been tested for accessibility. We also used the Axe DevTools and Wave extensions to identify any accessibility failures.

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We plan to identify and fix issues according to the timescales shown above.

JavaScript

JavaScript must be enabled to be able to use the drop-down menus and searching. If you have JavaScript disabled in your browser, please turn it on to be able to use SiteLink for the best experience.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 9 October 2026.