Caledonian Forest Collection

Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) adult male displaying in pine forest. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, February

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag in heavy snowfall, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012

Looking up through the canopy of Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) woodland showing heart shaped opening in canopy, Abernethy Forest, Highland, Scotland, UK, February. 2020VISION Book Plate

Silver birch (Betula pendula) leaves in autumn, Glen Affric, Highland, Scotland, UK, October

Rainbow over Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, Glen Affric, Highland, Scotland, UK, October 2010

Loch Garten and Abernethy Forest. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2011

Commercial pine woodland (Pinus sylvestris) in winter, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November

Stream running through wooded gorge. Abernethy NNR, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2011. Did you know? Abernethy Forest is the largest remnant of the Ancient Caledonian Forest in

Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) male displaying. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September

Abernethy Forest NNR in dawn mist. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June 2011

Looking up through the canopy of Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) woodland showing heart shaped opening in canopy, Abernethy Forest, Highland, Scotland, UK, March

River Affric flowing through Silver birch and Scots pine woodland in autumn, Glen Affric, Highland, Scotland, UK, October 2010

Forest floor and leaves in river, Glen Affric, Highland, Scotland, UK, October

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) approaching another as it eats a nut, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012

Forest of scots pine after heavy snowfall, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012. Did you know? Like many orchids

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) in heavy snowfall, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012

RF- Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) jumping. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012

River Spey in spring, sun rising behind trres, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) jumping with nut in mouth, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012

River Spey at dawn in spring, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012

Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) on moorland. Abernethy NNR, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2011

Fallen Silver birch leaves (Betula sylvestris) and foam swirling in river eddy, Glen Affric, Highland, Scotland, UK, February

River Affric flowing through Silver birch and Scots pine woodland in autumn, Glen Affric, Highland, Scotland, UK, October 2010

Windswept Silver birch trees (Betula pendula) silhouetted against sky, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November

Fish-eye image of Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) in pine forest, Abernethy forest, Highland, Scotland, UK, February

Dead Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) laden with snow in winter, Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms NP, Highland, Scotland, UK, February 2010

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) jumping, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, March 2012

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Frosted trees on Loch Garten in the Cairngorms National Park of Scotland

Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) fruit, collected for native tree nursery and forest habitat expansion, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Common Swift (Apus apus) adult, nesting in Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) nesthole in tree trunk, in Caledonian pine forest, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P

Fly fishing for trout in freshwater loch, Loch a Chnuic, Abernethy Forest, Strathspey, Cairngorms N. P
Fly fishing for trout in freshwater loch, Loch a Chnuic, Abernethy Forest, Strathspey, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, June

Interior of forward hide where volunteers and staff monitor ospreys, showing huge binoculars taken from German U-boat, Loch Garten RSPB Reserve, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P

View of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) growing on island in freshwater loch, Loch Mallachie, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

View of blue sky, clouds and rocks reflected in still water of freshwater loch, Loch Garten, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

View of blue sky, clouds and rock reflected in still water of freshwater loch, Loch Garten, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Creeping Ladys Tresses (Goodyera repens) close-up of flowerspike, Loch Garten RSPB Reserve, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Zoned Tooth Fungus (Hydnellum concrescens) fruiting bodies, growing through fallen pine needles, Loch Garten RSPB Reserve, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P

Devils Tooth Fungus (Hydnellum peckii) young fruiting body, bleeding bright red juice, growing through fallen pine needles, Loch Garten RSPB Reserve, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P

Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) adult male, feeding on berries during snowfall, Abernethy Forest, Strathspey, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, January

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Granny Pine ancient tree, habit, growing in coniferous forest, Abernethy National Nature Reserve, Strathspey, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, April

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The Caledonian Forest, nestled in the heart of Scotland's Scottish Highlands and within the Cairngorms National Park, is a true natural wonder. It thrives on the grounds of the Rothiemurchus Estate, where ancient Scots pine trees stand tall amidst vibrant blooms of Common heather and Ling. In this enchanting forest, one can witness nature's majestic beauty unfold in every season. A Red deer stag gracefully navigates through heavy snowfall, leaving behind an ethereal trail in its wake. Looking up through the canopy of towering Scots pine trees reveals a mesmerizing sight that transports you to another world. As autumn arrives, Silver birch leaves paint Glen Affric with warm hues, creating a picturesque landscape that captivates all who behold it. Loch Garten and Abernethy Forest come alive with life as September brings forth an abundance of flora and fauna. Venturing deeper into this woodland paradise leads to commercial pine forests blanketed by winter's icy touch - a stark yet breathtaking contrast against the snowy backdrop of Cairngorms National Park. A stream meanders through a wooded gorge within Abernethy NNR, adding to the tranquility that permeates these ancient woods. Here, one might be lucky enough to witness the captivating display of a male Capercaillie strutting proudly amongst his domain. Dawn breaks over Abernethy Forest NNR as mist gently blankets its surroundings - an ethereal scene straight out of a fairytale. And once again, we find ourselves immersed in nature's theater as another male Capercaillie showcases his grandeur within this pristine pine forest. The Caledonian Forest stands as not only a testament to Scotland's rich natural heritage but also as an invitation for us all to reconnect with our roots and embrace the awe-inspiring wonders that lie just beyond our doorstep in Cairngorms National Park.