Forest of Ae
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The Forest of Ae is between Nithsdale and Annandale in Dumfries and Galloway in south-west Scotland.
The forest was first planted in the 1920s, primarily with Sitka spruce. It has the designation of a 'Priority Forest' for Red Squirrel conservation. The forest is drained by the Water of Ae, which has a thriving population of otters.
The village of Ae was built in the 1940s to house forestry workers.
Mountain bike trails have been built as part of the Forestry Commission 7Stanes project, the excellent Red Grade 19km Ae-Line, and the terrifying 2km Black grade Downhill route.
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