Throughout Scotland’s history, woodlands and forests have been vitally important to the development and sustenance of settlements, industries and communities.
Over 25,000 archaeological features lie in or around Scotland's woodlands. There is an abundance of colourful, incredible and tragic stories to tell - from as far back as the last ice age right up to the 20th Century.
- Find out about many of these stories on our dedicated site at http://www.forestheritagescotland.com
Many of these stories still have something to say to a modern audience - about how important it is to manage our natural resources sustainably, and the importance of diversification.
Scotland’s Woodlands and the Historic Environment
This document outlines how the forestry sector can tap into this rich cultural heritage and help develop historic sites - including designed landscapes and ancient woodlands.
Historic Environment Information & Advice for Forest and Woodland Managers in Scotland
A guide to the resources available to forest and woodland managers relating to the historic environment of Scotland. It has been designed as a routemap to the most pertinent available information and advice.
- Download Historic Environment Information & Advice for Forest and Woodland Managers in Scotland (PDF 464k).
Also in this section
- Find out about the history behind some of Scotland's heritage trees
- Read about the interpretation project taking place at Wilsontown Ironworks in South Lanarkshire
- Details of the memorial to the Women's Timber Corps
- Information on the recently discovered cup and ring marks at Achnabreac in West Argyll.
- Background to Rogie Township, an abandoned settlement in Torrachilty forest.
- A guide to the sculptures in Tyrebagger wood in Aberdeenshire.
