The Forest Guide Scotland

I am delighted to finally see The Forest Guide Scotland in print. Published by Bloomsbury Wildlife, the guide explores 365 of Scotland’s most scenic, wildlife-rich and historically significant woodlands.

“an engaging and comprehensive route map to enjoying Scottish woodlands”

Trees for Life

Where to Buy

Available from all good bookshops, online from Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Signed copies available direct from the author – visit my shop.

Description

A guide to exploring 365 of Scotland’s most scenic, wildlife-rich and historically significant woodlands.

From the precious fragments of Caledonian pine forest to lesser-known wildwoods and urban copses, Scottish woodlands offer places of sanctuary, both for wildlife and for people.

In this practical guide, Gabriel Hemery brings together the beauty, purpose, history, wildlife and ownership of some of the most extraordinary woodland sites in the country, from the largest (the Forest of Ae, which covers more than 10,000 hectares) to the smallest (Halligarth in the Shetland Islands, measuring less than a third of a hectare), and everything in-between. Some woods are notable for having the tallest or rarest trees, others are the best places in the country for spotting ospreys or red squirrels, or even marine mammals; some are known as the best places to explore preserved archaeological features, discovering hidden histories or simply enjoying spectacular scenery.

Divided into 14 regions, each beginning with a summary of the region’s woodland heritage, this guide features 365 sites, including details of ownership, designation, area, forest type, how to access it (including grid reference, post code and ‘what3words’ reference), alongside a description of the site’s key features. Featuring more than 200 stunning photographs of Scotland’s plants, animals and spectacular landscapes and expert region maps to help guide you to your nearest forest site, this is an essential book for adventurers, ramblers and wildlife enthusiasts. Wherever you may be in Scotland, with this guide you will never be far from a fascinating forest site!

The Forest Guide Scotland is the first of a three-book series which will eventually provide a unique and comprehensive guide to more than 1000 forest sites across Britain.

The Forest Guide Online

Enjoy a high-quality dynamic online map of all sites included within the guidebook(s). Access to the online map is free to guidebook readers, or available to anyone for a small fee. Find out more