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Culbin: Strange history of Scotland’s ‘Odyssey forest’

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The Forestry Commission, now known as FLS in Scotland, bought Culbin in the 1920s in part to stablise the sand-dune system.

A History of Culbin Forest 1921-1951, external, which is held in FLS’ archives, tells of marram grass and Corsican pines being planted to keep sand in place.

In June 1939, a wildfire swept through the area and damaged 382 acres.

The history book describes a rare “crown fire” breaking out 60ft (18m) up in the tops of trees.

During World War Two, Culbin Forest came under fire again.

The forest and part of the surrounding area were used as a mock battleground, with some of the training taking place used as preparations for 1944’s D-Day Landings.

Royal Navy ships shelled Culbin from Moray Firth, leaving scars that were visible for years. Tank crews also trained with live rounds.


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