Friday, 02 December 2022
This is the ‘Year of Stories’ and forests can be great places to learn about the past and often have some secrets of their own. We have pu...
Looking after Scotland's national forests and land
Explore our wild places
We look after Scotland's national forests for you. Ready to find your new favourite place?
Welcome to autumn
As autumn progresses, magical colour changing trees are appearing across Scotland! It’s the perfect season to visit our forests with plenty to see and do. From Galloway to Golspie, and Fort William to Fife, wherever you're based you'll find nearby forests bursting with autumnal fun.
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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Monday, 28 November 2022
Dr Alasdair MacCaluim describes the translation of To Build a Broch, an important new learning resource from our archaeology team, into Gaelic. To vie...
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
Specially-designed thermal imaging cameras are being used to identify an increasing population of pine martens. Our South Region is currently trial...
Monday, 14 November 2022
Although storm damage can hinder public access to forests and take time to clear, it is an essential part of the forest ecosystem. Alongside normal...