Heritage
Heritage
Scotland is famed for its rich heritage, and you can find a door to the past hidden deep within many of its forests. Ruins of ancient settlements can help us understand how people once lived, and there are plenty of stories and fables to bring forgotten places back to life.
Visit heritage sites
Explore the wealth of history in Scotland's national forests.
Visit our heritage sites
World War Two
Discover stories of the people who played a key part in Britain's war effort by working in our forests.
World War Two
Historic woodland use
Scotland's forests have been exploited and managed for thousands of years. Learn more about how and where trees have been grown for a specific purpose.
Historic woodland use