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Why canal towpaths are good for people, the environment, and local economy
Scottish Canals have used Ordnance Survey (OS) data to help manage and maintain Scotland’s historic 141-mile canal network, providing numerous benefits for local communities.
Meet OS Placemaker – Sam
As an elite athlete, Sam brings the mindset of the start line through the door at OS every day, bringing insight to what we do and how we develop products.
Lifelong learning in geography
Celebrating the publication of the latest OS education impact report, ‘Lifelong learning in geography and geospatial: the impact of education, promotion and development.'
YouTube sensations Map Men collaborate with Ordnance Survey
Comedy duo has produced a unique re-telling of Britain’s national mapping service’s story.
How Ordnance Survey supports its military community - in recognition of Armed Forces Week and Reserves Day
Members of OS's Armed Forces network talk about the support they have been given in the workplace
The next phase in NUAR’s development is here
NUAR has entered the latest important phase, moving into 'public beta' on the journey to being fully operational by end of 2025 and it will include Openreach data.
Meet OS Placemaker - Gemma
"It's more like a mission really, helping supply the right mapping, the right expertise, and making it available to every part of Great Britain's public services."
Secret wartime bunker surveyed for the first time
A secret Second World War bunker used to relay Enigma messages during the Second World War has been surveyed for the first time.
Where the most solar panels in Britain are located may surprise you
Where the most solar panels in Britain are may surprise you.