Our native Scots Pine

Other than juniper and yew, the Scots Pine is our only native conifer, with very extensive stands in the north and east of the country. Scots Pine is also commonly planted as a plantation species in those areas, for it's timber as well as for its' amenity and conservation value. The capercaillie, crossbills and red squirrels are all heavily dependant on Scots Pine.

Here you can see the distinctive red colour of the bark of Scots Pine. In these photos, the red colour is exaggerated slightly because the sun is reflecting off the snow and enhancing the red colour. This stand has been thinned out. These trees might either be planted or have arisen from natural regeneration.