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Big Tree Country.... in the Present

Preserving and promoting our breath-taking countryside is the priority of the Perthshire Big Tree Country initiative. We know the area is special and we want to share our appreciation for it.

Over the last couple of years, primarily through the Big Tree Country Heritage & Access Project, our group of partners, supporters and funders has worked hard to make the most of the extraordinary legacy left for us by our adventurous forebears.

Thanks to the efforts of local organisations, communities and individuals, Perthshire now boasts over 300 ml/ 480 km of way-marked paths; many suitable for all abilities. Beautiful forests, stunning viewpoints and quirky follies, carvings and engravings are awaiting discovery.

Innovative events showcase the best of our woodlands whilst enthusiasts share their passions through guided walks and wildlife safaris. Local businesses provide for all your needs and can often pass on useful snippets of insider knowledge.

Spend time exploring the area and let its rich story unfold.

Projects

iCONic - A Global Rescue Operation

iCONic - A Global Rescue Operation The iCONic Project is a globally important mission to protect some of the world's most threatened trees from extinction. iCONic has been established to help save some of the world's most threatened conifers by collecting seeds and creating safe-havens for young trees in the forests, gardens and estates of Perthshire, Big Tree Country. Around half of the world's conifers are threatened with extinction in the wild. Conifers are an extremely important group of plants, and many species provi...