Looking after Scotland's national forests and land

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We look after Scotland's national forests for you. Ready to find your new favourite place?

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Learning and resources

There’s so much to learn about the world around us. Dig into our learning resources to discover more about Scotland’s natural heritage and the work we do to preserve it.

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Heritage
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Forestry

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Glenmore - 100 years of public ownership

Thursday, 23 November 2023

In November 1923, only four years after the establishment of the Forestry Commission, Glenmore was purchased from the Duke of Gordon. 2023 marks 100 y...

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Walking in the Cairngorms

Monday, 20 November 2023

Glenmore was purchased from the Duke of Gordon in 1923, only four years after our predecessor, the Forestry Commission, was established. Since then, t...

National forests and land

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The Climate Emergency

See what we're doing to mitigate the effect of the Climate Emergency.

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