Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Red Squirrel Appreciation Day falls on the 21 January this year and we're sharing some of our favourite spots to watch these charismatic creatures. Red squirrels can be seen all year round and in many…
Monday, 19 January 2026
Are you planning a trip to our forests? Getting outside and connecting with the natural world can do you wonders. But it’s important to plan ahead and keep yourself safe while you're out exploring.&nb…
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Has the cold weather forced you to dig out your winter coat? A few animal species do something similar. These species don’t just change their coat to stay warm – changing colour is also an important s…
Monday, 22 December 2025
The winter solstice happens when the North Pole reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun. For many, it's a time to celebrate as the days now begin to lengthen. But we're not wishing away the long ni…
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Did you know that many trees in Scotland are at risk from pests and diseases? Many species can live for centuries - but infections can cause them to deteriorate and die within a few weeks. Since we ma…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Ever heard of Apple Day? This is a time to celebrate all things apple, including Scotland’s rare native apple species – ‘Malus sylvestris’ or 'Fiadh-ubhal' in Gaelic. Wild apples are the parent specie…
Friday, 03 October 2025
It’s Scotland’s Climate Week 2025 and we’re highlighting our work across the public sector, businesses, and communities to ensure we are climate ready together. Last November we highlighted our plans …
Monday, 29 September 2025
As part of Scotland’s Climate Week we are highlighting some of our work with key partners across national forests and land to ensure we’re climate ready together. At the end of last year we prov…
Friday, 19 September 2025
This summer, we launched Vincent Wildlife Trust’s Martens on the Move Pine Marten Haven site at Kirroughtree. The project aims to increase knowledge and understanding of pine martens across the wider …
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
We’re helping to conserve wild apples (Malus sylvestris) by planting 500 wild apple trees. Donated by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), the wild apple trees are one of the focal species…
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Welcome to Perthshire. Also known as Big Tree Country, this part of Scotland is full of secret spots and impressive conifers. Explore our blog to learn more about the area and all it has to offer. Kin…
Friday, 01 August 2025
Are you interested in learning more about Scotland’s past this summer? In Scotland we are lucky to have a rich and diverse history. This can be discovered by visiting one of the many archaeological si…
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Significant strides have been made at our new state-of-the-art nursery as the site moves towards being fully operational. Since the handover of the site in February, nearly 12 million seedlings have g…
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Where’s your favourite picnic spot? From seaside views to tables beneath dappled shade. We’re highlighting some of our favourite picnic spots for you to explore no matter what you choose to pack…