Peter Cairns has spent over two decades as a nature photographer, videographer, nature tourism operator and environmental communicator. He is the founder of rewilding charity, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, having previously directed major conservation media initiatives such as Tooth & Claw, Wild Wonders of Europe and 2020VISION. A long-time advocate for rewilding, Peter is a serving board member of Trees for Life, and is a Senior Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers.

It wasn’t so long ago that vibrant, wild forest stretched across much of Scotland. Beavers and cranes were at home in extensive wetlands. Salmon and trout filled the rivers. Lynx, wolf and wild boar stalked wooded glades. Today, although it’s easy to be seduced by the raw beauty of the landscape, Scotland has become one of the most ecologically depleted nations on Earth.
Using stunning imagery created by the SCOTLAND: The Big Picture photography team, this presentation showcases the country's beauty and drama, but also poses an intriguing question: What should Scotland look like?

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