Mrs O and new beau have three eggs
Mrs O returned 27 March Tweed Valley Osprey centres have remained closed due to the Coronavirus out…
Things to look forward to
Whilst we would normally be encouraging your visits to enjoy all our forests and land have to offer,…
Biodiversity and you
"Without biodiversity, there is no future for humanity," wrote Professor David Macdonald of Oxford U…
International Women’s Day - women in forestry
Guest blog by Mairi Gougeon, Scottish Government Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environ…
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020 – talent without limits!
One of the ways we make sure Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) stays at the top of its game…
Codename 'Scallywag': Secrets of a WW2 bunker unearthed
The entrance to a secret underground bunker was recently discovered during tree felling operations…
Biosecurity and you
What is Biosecurity? You may have come across the term 'Biosecurity' - this covers everything a for…
Take the plunge: wonderful waterfall walks
Rushing water. A glint of silver as salmon leap and swim upstream. Sunlight filtering through tall t…
A guide to Scotland's Forest Parks
Forest Parks are the jewel in the crown of Scotland's forests. Lush, verdant woodlands containing s…
A tail of two squirrels...
For most people, spotting a red squirrel is a very rare treat. It hasn’t always been this way. The…
Beneath the stars: Winter camping
As winter nights begin to shorten, the season for camping is once again upon us. While cold temper…
Frogtopia: Building the perfect pond
In December, the Forestry and Land Scotland team at Glentress in Tweed Valley Forest Park were abl…
Ten winter walks for the whole family
Whether it's your New Year's resolution to get active or you just need to burn off all that Christm…
Nature in its purest form: Photographing a White-tailed Eagle
The stunning photos above were taken by David, one of our Wildlife Rangers, and a seasoned bird-wat…
Press play: How to preserve leaves and plants
As the year draws to a close, you might think outdoor activities are off the table, but don’t be too…