Forest Healing

28/12/2025

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas from the forest.

24/12/2025

Christmas is often a stressful time, but if you can manage to take 10 to 20 minutes out for yourself and try some of these nature connection activities you will hopefully find it a little easier to cope!

21/12/2025

John Swinney urges Scots to get outdoors with Christmas card for 2025

It features a photo of Loch Ossian on Rannoch Moor the First Minister took during a hike in 2024

"The value of getting outdoors and interacting with nature for our physical and mental wellbeing cannot be understated.”

John Swinney urges Scots to get outdoors with Christmas card for 2025

21/12/2025

As we navigate the festive season, let's pause to rekindle the ancient cultural links between this time of year and nature. By acknowledging the wisdom of ancient cultures, embracing nature's inherent gifts, and infusing our celebrations with nature-centric practices, we can rediscover the heart and essence of Christmas. So let this be a season where we embrace the tranquillity of nature, find solace in its beauty, and forge deeper connections with each other and the world around us.

Christmas, celebrated globally as the birth of Jesus, often incorporates deep-rooted traditions that extend beyond Christianity, and the holiday's origins may be intertwined with various pagan customs and festivities rooted in nature and nature connection. Understanding these ancient connections to Christmas highlights the profound relationship between seasonal celebrations, nature, and spiritual practices.

Christmas is more than just a festive occasion; it's a celebration deeply rooted in nature, echoing ancient cultures' reverence for the Earth's rhythms. This season, as we exchange gifts and goodwill, let's also give back to the Earth that sustains us, fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural