Monday, 18 November 2024
The Iron Age dun of Kraiknish sits on the top of a rocky knoll on the coastline at the mouth of Loch Eynort on Skye. It was built around 2000 years ago, and now survives as a drystone wall that measur…
Sunday, 03 November 2024
The Angus Glens are the southern gateway to the Cairngorms National Park and we’re privileged to be looking after them for the future. Last September we hosted scientists from across the UK at G…
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Did you know that Scotland is home to ten of the 17 bat species living and breeding in the UK? Some of the biggest threats to bats come from habitat destruction and fragmentation such as roads,…
Monday, 28 October 2024
Biofluorescence is where organisms absorb a low wavelength of light and then emit a high wavelength of light - the light that is emitted is a different colour from the light that is absorbed. While so…
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Scotland's forests are magical in autumn. Nothing beats the crunching of leaves underfoot as you look out for mushrooms, brambles, and bright red rowan berries. Want a trip the whole family can enjoy?…
Monday, 07 October 2024
Wild apple trees haven't been a species often found in our management plans in the past, but all of that is changing with a new project at our nursery. We were recently approached by Dr Rick Wor…
Monday, 30 September 2024
In a first, two white-tailed eagle chicks took flight under the watch of delighted wildlife enthusiasts on the Isle of Mull. This breeding season, an adult pair of eagles became the first …
Thursday, 26 September 2024
You might think our work is all about timber production, but that’s only part of our story. We also develop renewable energy schemes, conserve wildlife and protect and restore habitats. This Sco…
Monday, 23 September 2024
As we reflect on what climate week means to us, we thought we’d take a look at some of the amazing projects our teams have been working on over the past year. Whether it’s trying to save threatened n…
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Autumn is the tail end of dragonfly season in Scotland. But there's still time to catch a glimpse of these jewels of the forest! Did you know that dragonflies can live for up to five years under…
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Have you heard of the Glentress Trailfairies volunteer program? Learn all about it in this guest blog from our mountain-biking intranet manager, Colin. Join him as he swaps his laptop for sturdy boots…
Monday, 26 August 2024
Exciting new technology means you can now experience the archaeological site of Brunell township from the comfort of your own home. As described in a previous blog, the low stone walls and earth…
Thursday, 08 August 2024
Looking for some inspiration for your next Scottish adventure? Check out our latest blog for our favourite viewpoints to add to your next road trip. Aros Park Ferns, waterfalls, and views of scenic …
Wednesday, 07 August 2024
Thermal imaging technology helping to survey deer in the Angus Glens has been trialled for other uses and has captured footage of a potential Scottish wildcat hunting with a kitten in tow. The i…