Black wood of Rannoch, Ancient pine forest in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
The Black Wood of Rannoch extends along the southern shore of Loch Rannoch, containing centuries-old Scots Pine trees reaching substantial heights.
The forest survived plans for complete destruction during World War I, though portions were harvested for timber during World War II.
The forest serves as a vital research site for understanding pinewood development through natural processes, contributing to Scottish forestry knowledge.
Visitors can explore the forest through maintained paths at Carie and set up camp at the Kilvrecht campsite near the ancient pines.
The woodland houses numerous ant colonies that maintain symbiotic relationships with aphids, demonstrating complex ecological interactions within the forest system.
Location: Perth and Kinross
GPS coordinates: 56.67110,-4.34580
Latest update: December 1, 2025 13:06
The Scottish Highlands span thousands of square miles in northern Scotland, offering striking landscapes of mountains, jagged coastlines, and remote lakes. This region retains villages that only recently gained road access, such as Rhenigidale on Harris Island, connected to the rest of the island in 1989. The Knoydart Peninsula remains accessible only by boat or on foot and has about a hundred residents. Notable sites include the Torridon hills, formed of red sandstone and rising roughly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), the Bealach na Bà road which climbs to 626 meters (2,054 feet) with slopes up to 20 percent, and Sandwood Bay, a sandy beach reachable after several miles of walking. The Speyside Way stretches 85 miles (137 km) along the River Spey, passing through forests and moorlands near whisky distilleries. On the Isle of Skye, the Storr features needle-shaped rock formations, while Coire Lagan forms a glacial cirque carved into the rock. These sites highlight the region’s geological history and the ways of life that have persisted despite isolation.
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