The beautiful birch
Birch is a much under-appreciated tree, but it’s an important species in Scotland's rainforest, where it supports loads of wildlife. You’ll find it in folklore and linked to place names, and its spread throughout the Highlands today has a fascinating connection… to cotton spinning.
The trees of Scotland’s rainforest
Scotland’s rainforest wouldn’t exist without trees. There are loads of different species that you might see, but we’ve picked just five to take a closer look at.