Picnic spots for all to enjoy
Where’s your favourite picnic spot? From seaside views to tables beneath dappled shade. We’re highli…
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#RespectProtectEnjoy Scotland's forests this summer
Are you planning your activities for the summer holidays? Scotland is home to jaw-dropping views and…
Summer walks to enjoy rain or shine
Summer is the perfect time to explore Scotland, with vibrant wildflowers, stunning viewpoints, and a…
Spending the day at the Lodge Visitor Centre
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park is home to a diverse range of trails offering stunning waterfalls, lofty…
Rare polygamy saga playing out for Tweed Valley ospreys
Osprey watchers are being treated to a rarely seen saga playing out at a nest in the Tweed Valley. T…
Planting native trees above Loch Ness to reduce future risks
We’ve started planting native trees on the steep slopes above Loch Ness as part of making the A82 sa…
Walks near Aberdeen
With the recent re-opening of Tyrebagger and Countesswells we wanted to showcase some of the wonderf…
Dig deeper: new archaeological visualisation in Galloway
An enormous pile of stones is all that remains of the ancient chambered cairn of Boreland in Knockma…
Frozen trees to help extend planting season
We’re currently trialling planting frozen tree across Highland Perthshire and the Angus Glens to try…
Plea to help stop vandals
Many of us enjoyed getting outside during the recent hot and dry weather, as summer approaches we’re…
Use caution when visiting the countryside during dry periods
We’re urging anyone who is planning to visit the countryside to help save lives, wildlife, and prope…
Top waymarked trails to enjoy on National Walking Day
The first Wednesday of April marks National Walking …
Step into spring and step back in time
As forests begin to emerge from their winter dormancy, we’re inviting people to go for a woodland wa…
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025
Scottish Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration of apprenticeships. As part of the week, we…
Gaelic forest names and what they mean
Did you know that we have Gaelic names for most of our forests? Gaelic place names are very descript…