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Discovering Scotland's Forests: Crafts, Activities, and Natural Treasures

The forests of Scotland offer a wealth of resources for crafts and outdoor activities. Traditional basketry, gaining popularity, utilizes materials gathered from woodlands and hedgerows, primarily willow. Papermaking has also seen a renaissance, with unique ingredients sourced from nature. Fishing and cycling in these landscapes promote physical health and environmental responsibility. Walking allows exploration of diverse wildlife, while foraging for forest fruits like blackberry and elderberry provides ingredients for culinary and medicinal uses. Experience the richness of Scotland’s natural heritage!

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Discovering Scotland's Forests: Crafts, Activities, and Natural Treasures

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  1. How we use our forests. Caitlin, Luke and Amir S Ensi, Rowan and Mariya Jordan, Declan and Ibraheem Shawlands Primary P7

  2. CRAFTS Basketry Basketry is becoming more popular in Scotland, and professionals and amateurs alike gather material from woodlands and hedgerows. Traditional basketry relies mainly on willow. This should be cut between November and March, and bundled for drying and storage. The bundles are soaked for a few days before use, to regain their flexibility. Papermaking Paper making is another craft that has gained momentum in recent years. Fallen leaves make interesting addition to the mixture sometimes providing amazing results .Paper can also be made from woody polypore bracket fungi that grow on tree trunks. To make pulp these fungi need to be chopped and then soaked for days or even weeks before macerating them in a blender

  3. Cycling Fishing Fishing in Scotland is very popular because different fishes and you need to use a fishing rod , bait and bucket to put your fish in. Cycling is up hills is hard but it gives you more muscles on your legs. More people cycling than taking a car or a motor bike is better for the environment. There are lots of different cycling tracks in Scotland’s forests. Leisure Activities Walking Exploring Exploring in Scottish woodlands is great because you can see lots of different wildlife. You can see lots of plants. Walking is very healthy. There are lots of paths for walking in the Scottish Woodlands

  4. Scottish forest fruit and vegetables • Most of the fruit and vegetables we can find in our forests are used for food. Some of the main ones are raspberry, blackberry and elderberry. • Some of the other main uses for the fruit and veg are crafts, gifts, medicine and drinks. Here are some examples, • CRAFT MEDICINE GIFTS DRINK • BlackberryElderberry Blackberry Blackberry • ElderberrySloe Raspberry Raspberry • SloeElderberry Elderberry • SloeBird cherry

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