Scotland’s rainforest in the news

Stories about Scotland’s rainforest from news outlets, content creators and more. Click on the links to read more.

  • What surprises are in store at this year’s Fort William Mountain Festival?

    “Ahead of this year's festival, which runs from February 12 to 15, Gayle Ritchie sampled two experiences from the programme - a guided rainforest walk and a night run.”

  • Colin Prior in Scotland’s Temperate Rainforest

    “Step into one of Scotland’s last remaining temperate rainforests with landscape photographer Colin Prior, as he explores light, texture, and atmosphere deep within this untouched ancient woodland.”

  • ‘Incredible’ rainforest projects in Ross-shire and Sutherland secure ‘vital’ funding

    “Rainforest projects in Ross-shire and Sutherland are amongst ten sharing a £1.76m boost to help restore and expand the iconic native woodland.”

  • Over £1.76 million for Scotland’s internationally important rainforest

    “The Scottish Government Rainforest Restoration Fund (RRF), managed by NatureScot, will be shared by ten projects across the west of the country to help restore and expand the iconic native woodland.”

  • Rhododendron and the Rainforest

    “More than 30 people gathered at ACT’s Kilmory Hub in December 2025 for Rhododendron and the Rainforest, an informative open day focused on tackling Rhododendron ponticum and supporting the recovery of Scotland’s rainforest.”

  • I Found a Secret Rainforest in Scotland

    “On the west coast of Scotland lies a quiet, ancient rainforest, a place shaped by centuries of rain, wind, and time. In this vlog, I explore the forest in winter, photographing towering oak trees that have stood for generations.”

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