Forestry

Forestry and Land Scotland has reported an increase of campfire remains at sites across Skye and Lochalsh

Forestry and Land Scotland

Warning amid rise in number of campfire scars found at forest sites in Scotland

Staff at the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and public land are urging visitors to enjoy the outdoors responsibly after an increase in evidence of campfires, littering and irresponsible behaviour at sites across Skye and...

The best people must be brought in to build Scotland's new prisons.

The best people must be brought in to build Scotland's new prisons.

We must invite astute professionals to build our new prisons

Gill Baird, founder, Cosmedicare

Gill Baird, founder, Cosmedicare

Scottish private healthcare chief completes seven-figure acquisition

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out over two weeks ago

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out over two weeks ago

Wildfire cordon around Glenmore to be eased as smoke warning issued for Aviemore

Young trees inside a fenced off native woodland creation scheme at Northwoods Rewilding Network partner, Glen Nevis Estate

Young trees inside a fenced off native woodland creation scheme at Northwoods Rewilding Network partner, Glen Nevis Estate

Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund

£108k lifeline for one of Scotland's rarest mountain habitats

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out two weeks ago

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out two weeks ago

New images reveal charred aftermath of Cairngorms wildfire two weeks into blaze

A helicopter is used to water bomb Cairngorm wildfire as it continues to burn 14 days after it started, on July 28, 2026 in Nethy Bridge, Scotland

A helicopter is used to water bomb Cairngorm wildfire as it continues to burn 14 days after it started, on July 28, 2026 in Nethy Bridge, Scotland

Call for urgent review of muirburn licensing as Cairngorms wildfire burns on

'The recent spate of wildfires which have ravaged much of the UK this summer has led to calls for a total ban on them and it is impossible to argue against that'

'The recent spate of wildfires which have ravaged much of the UK this summer has led to calls for a total ban on them and it is impossible to argue against that'

Public information films, wildfires and the case for a disposable barbecue ban

Panmure Woodlands near Carnoustie

Panmure Woodlands near Carnoustie

Scottish forest with battle site and listed gazebo folly listed for sale

The blaze burned through the night on Sunday.

The blaze burned through the night on Sunday.

Experts warn of 'growing' urban wildfire risk after Arthur's Seat blaze

Raasay is home to a rich environment, including nationally rare plants and globally rare habitats

Raasay is home to a rich environment, including nationally rare plants and globally rare habitats

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forestry body to tackle 'growing invasion' of plant on Scottish island

Woodland Trust Scotland

Volunteers collect over 11m rare seeds by hand to restore Scotland’s native woodlands

Female adder at Longbridge Muir

Female adder at Longbridge Muir

Forestry and Land Scotland

Snakes alive: Reptile protection at heart of Scottish peatland habitat restoration

Protestors outside the Buchanan Street Station.

Protestors outside the Buchanan Street Station.

'Shocking': Protest on Buchanan Street over Glasgow Subway accessibility

Seventh-generation family firm fell into administration owing £8m

Seventh-generation family firm fell into administration owing £8m

Seventh-generation Scottish family firm collapsed into administration owing £8m

New owners Robbie Winton and Rebecca Maitland

New owners Robbie Winton and Rebecca Maitland

New owners are building upon the wild success of award-winning Highland Safaris

The fly-tippers struck at Craig, near Achnaschellach.

The fly-tippers struck at Craig, near Achnaschellach.

Forestry and Land Scotland

Biohazard warning after seven sheep carcasses dumped at Highland beauty spot

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Gillian Martin MSP, with Debi Ford, Rayhma Ali and Martin Wilcocks of Calais Wood Community Group

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Gillian Martin MSP, with Debi Ford, Rayhma Ali and Martin Wilcocks of Calais Wood Community Group

Ancient woodland

A mission to revive Scotland's lost forests by planting 35m trees is taking root

'Trees are important not only in our rural landscapes, but also in our towns and cities'

'Trees are important not only in our rural landscapes, but also in our towns and cities'

Carbon emissions

How Scotland’s new urban canopy target could reshape towns, cities and public health

Red or dead.: the Westminster Parliament in England, under PM Sir Keir Starmer, is in trouble. But Scotland has an escape route...

Red or dead.: the Westminster Parliament in England, under PM Sir Keir Starmer, is in trouble. But Scotland has an escape route...

England’s finished - Scotland mustn’t be dragged down too

The estate said that the blaze 'could have expanded into a forest fire'

The estate said that the blaze 'could have expanded into a forest fire'

Fire crews battle forest blaze near Aviemore amid wildfire warnings across Scotland

Peatland restoration work at Ardintoul required careful planning and consideration of environmental impacts.

Peatland restoration work at Ardintoul required careful planning and consideration of environmental impacts.

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forestry body sets new benchmark in peatland restoration

Work on the new crannog has been ongoing for two years

Work on the new crannog has been ongoing for two years

From the ashes: Scottish Crannog Centre unveils new Iron Age house on Loch Tay

The Kilpatrick Hills

The Kilpatrick Hills

Forestry and Land Scotland

More than 270 hectares of woodland in Kilpatrick Hills set to hit the market

The technology aims to accelerate woodland creation

The technology aims to accelerate woodland creation

Business Briefing 📈

Scottish firm pioneers method to accelerate tree planting

Sycamore Gap felling was sad but not worthy of 'grief'

Sycamore Gap felling was sad but not worthy of 'grief'

Is eco-grief really just a cry for attention?

Aberdeen Social Juice tree planting on Mounthooly roundabout

Aberdeen Social Juice tree planting on Mounthooly roundabout

Edinburgh community schemes to get greener thanks to £740k national funding package

Drone images show the scale of the devastation during the wildfire

Drone images show the scale of the devastation during the wildfire

Scottish Highlands

Drone images show devastation of 600-square-metre wildfire in Scottish Highlands

Countryside campfires during summer months will be outlawed in Cairngorm National Park

Countryside campfires during summer months will be outlawed in Cairngorm National Park

Dava Moor wildfire devastation prompts landmark fire ban in Cairngorms

Storm Eowyn caused major damage to Puck’s Glen

Storm Eowyn caused major damage to Puck’s Glen

Forestry and Land Scotland

Popular Scottish walking trail to remain closed for 2026

The felled Sycamore Gap tree, on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland

The felled Sycamore Gap tree, on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland

Sycamore Gap sapling planted in Scottish national park

The section of path being upgraded goes through Duror Forest

The section of path being upgraded goes through Duror Forest

Upgrade to Highland's Caledonian Way cycle path forest section gets underway

The University of Edinburgh launches a 15-year regenerative environmental strategy,

The University of Edinburgh launches a 15-year regenerative environmental strategy,

Edinburgh University

The University of Edinburgh unveils a 15-year ‘environmentally regenerative’ plan

Ministers face legal action after their own officials found they broke their own rules on protecting Scotland’s seas.

Ministers face legal action after their own officials found they broke their own rules on protecting Scotland’s seas.

Scots ministers face legal threat after own officials find sea rules broken

Scottish private investor backs new £5 million forestry fleet

Scottish private investor backs new £5 million forestry fleet

Business Briefing 📈

Private investor finances new £5 million Scottish forestry fleet

Rare alpine ferns are planted high on one of Glen Affric's scree slopes at around 650 metres.

Rare alpine ferns are planted high on one of Glen Affric's scree slopes at around 650 metres.

Hopes high rare mountain fern can gain foothold in famous Highland glen

A tiny harvest mouse.

A tiny harvest mouse.

Animal conservation

The UK's smallest rodent could be hiding in a 10,000 acre Scottish valley

The Scottish Plant Recovery Project is concentrating efforts on ten priority species, five habitat building tree species, four flowers and one fern.

The Scottish Plant Recovery Project is concentrating efforts on ten priority species, five habitat building tree species, four flowers and one fern.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Scottish restoration projects to receive £5.2m in bid to save threatened nature

Jobs at risk as whisky giant to axe Scottish distillery visitor attraction

Jobs at risk as whisky giant to axe Scottish distillery visitor attraction

Business Briefing 📈

Jobs at risk as whisky giant to axe Scottish distillery visitor attraction

Jobs have been saved at the Ayr site.

Jobs have been saved at the Ayr site.

Jobs saved after major company fall into administration

Forestry and Land Scotland calls for caution as winter freeze lingers

Forestry and Land Scotland calls for caution as winter freeze lingers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forestry body urges Scots to take extra care if they visit a local woodland

Scotland fans might be flagging after the first World Cup match...

Scotland fans might be flagging after the first World Cup match...

Holiday for watching Scotland play in World Cup? No thanks

Vast Scottish forest in 'highly scenic' location on market for £3.5 million

Vast Scottish forest in 'highly scenic' location on market for £3.5 million

Vast Scottish forest in 'highly scenic' location on market for £3.5 million

David Treanor, an arborist and owner of Treewise Urban Forestry with the Argyle Street ash tree

David Treanor, an arborist and owner of Treewise Urban Forestry with the Argyle Street ash tree

The tree that became a social media star - and is now aiming for a European crown

Andrew Walker with his Luing cattle in Glen Prosen

Andrew Walker with his Luing cattle in Glen Prosen

How cattle grazing in a 'stunning' glen is a win for nature and farming

A number of mountain biking and walking trails in the south of Scotland have been closed following Storm Bram as FLS teams work to fully assess their condition.

A number of mountain biking and walking trails in the south of Scotland have been closed following Storm Bram as FLS teams work to fully assess their condition.

Popular trail routes closed to the public following damage caused by Storm Bram

Sciberscross Forest, Brora sold in May 2025 by LANDFOR

Sciberscross Forest, Brora sold in May 2025 by LANDFOR

Why forestry in Scotland is a stable and sustainable investment choice

Forestry businesses within the scope of the legislation may face additional compliance requirements and reduced flexibility
in land sales

Forestry businesses within the scope of the legislation may face additional compliance requirements and reduced flexibility
in land sales

What does land reform really mean for commercial forestry in Scotland?

'Charming' Scottish woodland with ponds and home option goes on market

'Charming' Scottish woodland with ponds and home option goes on market

Business Briefing 📈

'Charming' Scottish woodland with ponds and home option goes on market

Female beaver (Castor fiber) being released into Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, Glen Affric

Female beaver (Castor fiber) being released into Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, Glen Affric

'It’s a great habitat': Beavers return to wild Highland glen after 400 year-absence

'In the broad sweep of land reform history, this Bill marks a watershed moment'

'In the broad sweep of land reform history, this Bill marks a watershed moment'

'In the broad sweep of land reform history, this Bill marks a watershed moment'

New owner’s ‘bold vision’ for brewing giant’s former Scottish forest

New owner’s ‘bold vision’ for brewing giant’s former Scottish forest

New owner’s ‘bold vision’ for brewing giant’s former Scottish forest

Undated handout photo of felled trees near to the Osprey in Strathaven Road, in East Kilbride.

Undated handout photo of felled trees near to the Osprey in Strathaven Road, in East Kilbride.

South Lanarkshire restaurant owners admit 'mistake' in cutting down trees

Firefighters have been deployed to the area (stock pic)

Firefighters have been deployed to the area (stock pic)

Fire Brigades Union (FBU)

Lack of facilities means female firefighters ‘go home to change sanitary pads’