Tree equity Scotland
We believe everyone in Scotland deserves to enjoy the benefits of trees. And with over 4.3 million Scots living in towns and cities, equal access to nature has never been more important.
Scotland
The Woodland Trust Scotland works to halt the loss of native woods, plant new trees and restore existing woodland to peak condition. We also manage and look after 60 woods in Scotland, all free to visit and yours to explore.
Woods and trees are essential. For people. For climate. For wildlife.
We're here to:
- campaign to ensure that Scotland's native woods are valued, protected and restored
- look after more than 60 woods, covering almost 14,000 hectares from Sutherland to Stranraer
- support crofters, communities, farmers and other landowners with advice on how to restore ancient woodland and create new native woodland
- collaborate on innovative projects and partnerships to protect, restore and expand Scotland's woodlands.
Did you know?
We directly manage around 60 woodland sites, from urban Glenrothes and Livingston to remote Loch Arkaig in Lochaber.
Find a wood
Scotland has better tree cover than the rest of the UK but is poorly wooded compared to most of Europe. Just 18% of Scotland has tree cover, compared to a European average of 37%. Only 4% of Scotland is native woodland and over half of those woods are in poor condition. Just 1% of our land area has ancient woodland.
Our woods are free to visit. To find one near you, use our wood search page.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Abriachan Wood
Loch Ness
163.22 ha (403.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Aldouran Glen
Leswalt nr Stranraer
13.11 ha (32.39 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Backmuir Wood
Muirhead
56.89 ha (140.58 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Balmacaan
Lewiston Drumnadrochit
33.51 ha (82.80 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Beeslack Wood
Penicuik
13.31 ha (32.89 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Gleann Shildeag Estate
Strathcarron
1539.67 ha (3804.52 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Blaeberry Woodland
East Whitburn
35.32 ha (87.28 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Crinan Wood
Crinan
35.00 ha (86.49 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dunollie Wood
Oban
31.88 ha (78.78 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Formonthills
Off Benvane Road
118.47 ha (292.74 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glencharnoch Wood
Carrbridge
14.70 ha (36.32 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glen Finglas
Milton by Callander Stirling Council
4874.22 ha (12044.20 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glen Sherup
Glendevon by Dollar Perthshire
603.51 ha (1491.27 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Kinclaven Bluebell Wood
Stanley
81.02 ha (200.20 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lang Craigs
Dumbarton
250.71 ha (619.50 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Ledmore & Migdale
Spinningdale Bonar Bridge
690.98 ha (1707.41 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Loch Arkaig Pine Forest
Spean Bridge
1027.31 ha (2538.48 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Moncreiffe Hill
Perth
132.03 ha (326.25 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pressmennan Wood
Stenton nr Dunbar
85.87 ha (212.18 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Uig Wood
Uig Portree
17.60 ha (43.49 acres)
Croft Woodlands
Growing trees in the north and west of Scotland presents both unique challenges and benefits. Our Croft Woodlands advisory team helps crofters, smallholders and common grazings to create and manage woodlands that will flourish.
Did you know?
Scotland is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world, with one in nine of our species threatened with extinction.
Woodland wildlife
Woods provide homes for more wildlife than any other terrestrial landscape. Here are some of the species to look out for in Scotland.
Loch Arkaig osprey cam
Follow the story of our Loch Arkaig ospreys, live from the heart of an ancient Caledonian pine forest.
Policy & Influence
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Policy paper
Mair Trees Please: our priorities for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election
PDF (16.19 MB)
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PRESS CENTRE
Integrating trees on Scotland’s farms and crofts
Woodland Trust Scotland and the National Farmers Union Scotland have jointly written to the Scottish Government calling for farmers and crofters to be given more support to integrate native trees on their land.
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Press centre
Root of the problem: underfunding, underdelivering
This year’s woodland creation figures for Scotland are deeply disappointing. The numbers reflect not just a missed target, but another missed opportunity.
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Research report
Unlocking the potential for trees and crofts in Scotland: Payment options for integrating trees into farming systems
PDF (5.18 MB)
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Press centre
One year to go: a final Programme for Government
With a year to go until the next Scottish Parliament election, Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has announced that he plans to bring forward his Programme for Government statement.
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Press centre
Budget Day 2024: what Holyrood should do for woods and trees
If Scotland is to meet its climate goals and restore nature to a thriving condition, we need more native trees and woods, and we need them in good condition.
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campaign with us
Call on Scottish Government to support farmers and crofters
Farmers and crofters could benefit from vital payments to help them integrate trees and improve Scotland's agricultural land for people, climate and nature. Show your support by sending our template email.
External link
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Press centre
Agroforestry for Scottish farming’s future
The Scottish Government is crafting its new agricultural support scheme, representing the biggest change in the regulation of land use and management in Scotland for 40 years.
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Press centre
Deer in Scotland: a way forward?
Deer numbers in Scotland have doubled since 1990, posing a growing barrier to woodland creation and restoration.
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Scottish budget cuts to woodland grants
A 41% cut to anything is a big deal. But when it amounts to £32,000,000, it’s a massive deal. That’s the scale of the cut that the 2024-25 Scottish Budget imposes on woodland grants.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust priorities for Scotland summit
Woodland Trust Scotland has set out its priorities ahead of a Scottish Government summit this month.
Saving Scotland's rainforest
We're working to ensure Scotland’s rainforests thrive once again. As part of the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest, we're on a mission to protect and enhance this globally important habitat for the special wildlife that depends upon it.
Latest updates from Scotland
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Woodland Trust Scotland takes aim at health inequalities with trees targeted by neighbourhood
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Survey reveals most Scots unaware Scotland has rainforest
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Secret seed sources sought for Scotland’s wee trees
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Team assembles to upskill the west coast to save Scotland’s rainforest
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Highland landowners team up to revive ecosystem area larger than Edinburgh
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Campaign launched to support next generation of lone trees
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Argyll Peninsula Prepped to Save Scotland's Ancient Rainforest
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Loch Arkaig osprey chicks bound for Spain as Dad’s catch plummets
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A9 central reservation is in a better state than surrounding hills
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Commercial and conservation sectors condemn Forest Grant Scheme cuts
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Logging horse and 'Water Horse' team up to revive ancient Highland forest
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Over 900 Insect Species Identified at “Commando” Wood in the Scottish Highlands
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Scotland’s wildest wild apples gathered for ‘gene bank’ orchard in the Trossachs
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Dalkeith named heritage tree hotspot as experts record 500 “living legends”
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Million pound grant to 'roll out rainforest' around Scottish mountain
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Highland lodge announced as Scottish Rainforest Centre
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One little word makes a huge difference for Scotland’s dwindling ancient woods
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Woodland Trust announces partnership with Assynt Foundation
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Protecting trees and woods
Campaign win: new planning rules protect Scotland’s ancient woods and trees
Scotland's planning policy has been updated to protect irreplaceable ancient woods and trees from inappropriate development.
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Need to get in touch?
Got a question about our work or want to learn more about something?
Contact us
By post:
The Woodland Trust Scotland
Lendrick Steading
Callander
Stirling
FK17 8HR
Email: scotland@woodlandtrust.org.uk
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