The History of CulbinPrehistory, wartime history, natural history… Culbin’s past and present are well worth getting to know in more detail.Although not all the history leaves visible evidence today, once you know the stories you’ll find yourself looking at Culbin from a very different perspective. It’s so much more than just forest and foreshore! Culbin's human history timelineThe human history timeline gives an overview of human activity at Culbin through the ages. Early peoples at CulbinWhy did early settlers arrive at Culbin and what evidence do we have of them? Find out more on the early peoples page. Culbin's natural historyChanges through time looks at how events such as the ice age have impacted on the landscape here, while the natural timeline page outlines how Culbin's plants, wildlife and landscape have changed over the millenia and in recent history. The changing forest describes the early attempts at planting on the dunes and how the forest we see today has come about. Sandstorms, myths and legendsWhat happened to the Kinnaird estate? Was it a natural disaster? Or were there different forces in play? Sandstorms, myths and legends looks at some of the myths surrounding Culbin. Culbin's wartime historyCulbin forest had a role to play in both the World Wars of the 20th century. There's more information on the Culbin's wartime history page.
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