Bats in Scotland’s forests
How much do you know about bats? They are a protected species in Scotland, but thanks to the effort…
Mapping the territory: World GIS Day
The Planning Support Team at Forestry and Land Scotland have a saying: “Everything happens somewher…
Tackling the Climate Emergency: Peatland restoration in south Scotland
According to current estimates, peatland covers about 3% of the planet. Peat is made when many yea…
Cleaning up the Clootie Well at Munlochy
The Clootie Well at Munlochy is a fascinating place to visit. A site of historical significance goi…
Saying goodbye to the sculptures of Frank Bruce
One of the sculptures pictured above, as it now lays. A unique sculpture trail in the Cairngorms …
The 'Last Ent of Affric' is Scotland's Tree of the Year 2019
One of Scotland's most ancient and mysterious trees has been named the Woodland Trust's 'Tree of t…
Perfect pack lunches for Autumn explorers
With the October half-term approaching it's the perfect time to explore Scotland's forests at their…
Awesome autumn leaves: colour chemistry explained
Autumn: we can stop complaining about the heat, but still enjoy the outdoors without a hundred …
New website celebrates 100 years of forestry in Scotland
This year marks 100 years since the passing of the Forestry Act of 1919. The act brought the Fo…
12 October: Light Up The Forest at The Lodge
On Saturday 12 October, The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre will transform its trails into a wonderland…
Hope made it
Hope has made it across the Sahara The last report about Hope was that she had safely made it acros…
Hope flies high
Hope has left the United Kingdom! At last, some good news! Hope, the third young osprey from the ma…
Foraging: Eat your way closer to nature
We can’t all be the next Masterchef or future Mary Berry, but there’s plenty of food in the forest t…
Go West! Fantastic forests by ferry
There’s nothing better than escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and getting out into the wil…
Guest blog: Summer with the beavers of Knapdale Forest
On National Wildlife Day, our friend Heart of Argyll Wildlife’s Pete Creech brings us a guest…