This a tufted fern which looks superficially like Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) but is a lighter shade of green. Ferns which look like this are not that easy to identify but crush a portion of the leaf and the distinct, pleasant smell of lemon can be detected although it isn't a powerful scent.
Ben Lawers Nature trail 11th July 2005
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Added on November 10th 2005