The map links back to Scotland's ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, among others (Image: PA) He added: “We are proud to support the Forgotten Woodlands project because place-names can hold clues to ...

The map, which was on show at CND meetings in Scotland during the early 1980s, was donated to NMS by campaigner Kristen Barratt, of Blairgowrie, who is now in her 80s.

According to experts, we have passed the planetary boundary for land systems change — the human-caused loss of forest — and risk destabilizing Earth’s operating systems. Scientists calculate ...

The harbours, landing places and travel routes used by Vikings in Scotland are to be investigated in a major new research project.

One hundred years ago a landmark piece of legislation was introduced in response to land raids by frustrated and disillusioned soldiers and sailors after World War One.

The entitlement and privilege that built this way of life survived almost intact for more than 500 years, with Scotland said to have the most unequal land ownership in the western world.

Unfortunately, this is a tough one to answer. The basic problem is that it's not as easy as it could - and many would argue should - be to find out who owns which piece of land in Scotland.

One thing that wilderness maps are particularly good at illustrating is how wild land is being lost to the demand for food, fuel, water, timber and minerals as the human population increases.

If you were looking to understand it better, forget Google Maps. That’s because the service has lost the constituent countries of England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland — as well as the ...

A giant three-dimensional map of Scotland built by Polish nationals in the grounds of a Borders hotel is awarded B-listed status.