I am just back from a canoe trip with some friends. We stayed in Glenmallie bothy and explored the stunning woodlands that fringe Loch Arkaig, where work is underway to protect and perserve what remains of the pristine ancient pine forest.

I made this video, which captures something of what we found. I use the words ‘Caledonian pine’ throughout, but perhaps should have been using the more common ‘Scots pine’.