Fears for ancient 'granny pines' after huge Cairngorms wildfire, but signs of recovery emerge
Forestry and Land Scotland warns centuries-old Scots pines may be lost, while broadleaf vegetation shows promising regrowth
Forestry and Land Scotland says mature Scots pines may be lost from a Highland landscape hit by a huge summer wildfire. The agency fears many of the so-called 'granny pines' around Glenmore in the Cairngorms could be lost, but has also reported encouraging signs of natural recovery among other species.