The Indredible Beauty of Isle of Harris

Picture by Michael Walsh
View from Scarista Beach


Picture by Ranger Nic
Luskentyre Beach seen from Loch a' Bhealaich

The Black Wood of Rannoch

Picture by Dr. Richard Murray
Pine forest once streched across Britain and Europe - a living growing monument from that time is the Black Wood of Rannoch - a magical place in Highland Perthshire, part of the Tay Forest Park. It's easily accessible on a network of paths which start at Carie, where there are a car parking, conveniences and picnic areas.
The Black Wood of Rannoch is thought to be about 400 years old, and is home to a wonderful variety of plants and wildlife, including deer, pine martens and red squirrel. The bird life includes tits, siskins, woodpeckers and wrens; you might also be lucky enough to see Scottish Crossbills.

Illustration by highlandperthshire.org


How to arrive:
You can use Rannoch's Dial a Bus

Read more:
Walks around Rannoch and Tummel

Download a guide:
Tay Forest Park
Explore the Iron Age of Loch Tay and Loch Tummel

Download Walking Maps in Rannoch Area:
Walking in the Highland Area