In a country celebrated for its unique 'natural' beauty, Professor Iain Stewart reveals how every square inch of Scotland's landscape has been affected by centuries of human activity.

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    Professor Iain Stewart uncovers how, over thousands of years, the actions of mankind and the climate nearly led to the downfall of Scotland's forests. Only in the 18th century was the extent of the damage realised, and measures taken to re-populate the landscape.

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  • Scotland's Landscape

    Scotland's Landscape

    Explore more of Scotland's landscapes through rephotography and clips from BBC Scotland and Radio Scotland programmes.

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  • Men of Rock featuring Professor Iain Stewart

    Men of Rock featuring Professor Iain Stewart

    Geologist Iain Stewart retraces the steps of a band of maverick pioneers who made ground-breaking discoveries in the landscape of Scotland about how our planet works.

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