Bryophytes: back to basics
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Bryophytes: back to basics

Scotland’s rainforest is internationally important for bryophytes. But what are these simple plants, and what makes this habitat so perfect for them? In the first of a series of blogs, consultant botanist Gordon Rothero explains…

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The trees of Scotland’s rainforest
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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.

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The story of The Ghost Rainforest
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The story of The Ghost Rainforest

In November 2021, a group of five indigenous leaders from different tribes in the Amazon rainforest performed a sacred ritual blessing in Scotland’s rainforest. This is the story of The Ghost Rainforest.

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Top five facts about pine martens
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Top five facts about pine martens

Pine martens are one of the larger creatures you’ll see in Scotland’s rainforest – though you’d be lucky to actually spot one. Here are some top facts about these secretive animals.

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The top five flowers of Scotland’s rainforest
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The top five flowers of Scotland’s rainforest

Scotland’s rainforest isn’t all trees, moss and lichen. In amongst the dappled glades grow beautiful woodland flowers that are an important food source for all sorts of wildlife. Here are five to look out for.

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The magical wood warbler
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The magical wood warbler

Scotland’s rainforest is one of the best places to see a wonderful little migrant bird with a very unusual call: the wood warbler.

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