Synopsis

Paul Lister, a wealthy landowner, intends to transform his 23,000-acre estate north of Inverness into Europe’s inaugural wilderness reserve. His initial undertaking involves restoring the ancient Caledonian pine forests. Following this, he plans to reintroduce animals that have long vanished from the area, beginning with moose and wild boar, with a future ambition to include predators like brown bears, lynx, and wolves. Not all local residents share Paul’s enthusiasm for his vision, and question