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Scotland's rainforests have served as a backdrop for human history for millennia. From the arrival of the Celts around 3,000 years ago to the invasive actions of the Romans, the forests have been part of both mythology and reality. The Romans, captivated by druidic traditions, dubbed Scotland the Great Wood of Caledon, perhaps exaggerating the extent of unbroken forest. Still, Celtic mythology and later Victorian literature drew inspiration from these dark, mysterious woodlands, embedding them in the cultural fabric of the region.