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A photograph of a garden with a t junction gravel path and trees and shrubs on either side.
26 Jul 2024

The PLANTS Project: Leith Hall’s Rock Garden

After spending time in the inspirational rock garden at Leith Hall, Valeria Soddu, Inventory Officer for the North PLANTS Team, shares some of the plants she discovered and their history.

19 Jul 2024

Meet the Supplier: Mackie’s Ice Cream

In our second Meet the Supplier story, we talk to Mackie’s about their ice cream and their sustainability efforts.

A row of colourful packets of Ochil Fudge, each with a differently coloured label and ribbon tied around the cellophane packet, sits outside in the sun on a wooden slatted piece of garden furniture.
19 Jul 2024

Meet the Makers: Ochil Fudge

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. Discover the stories behind the makers of some of our products.

An oil portrait of James VI - a man with a brown beard wears an ivory coloured high collared coat with a large gold chain around his neck.
19 Jul 2024

Love Scotland podcast – Season 9

Welcome to the ninth season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some thrilling stories about Scotland’s people and places.

A view of Castle Fraser from the immaculate walled garden, which is in full bloom.
18 Jul 2024

Why we love Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate

Members of our wonderful team at Castle Fraser share why this special place means so much to them, and why you should definitely visit!

A close-up of several blue poppies growing in a flower bed.
12 Jul 2024

The PLANTS Project: Branklyn’s Meconopsis

One of the features of Branklyn Garden are its blue poppies (Meconopsis). The PLANTS team shares some of the collection highlights.

A full-length Victorian silk dress with sleeves is displayed on a mannequin. The silk has a plaid/tartan feel to it and is purple and red.
12 Jul 2024

Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion: A case for costume

In the fourth in a series of articles inspired by the Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion exhibition, Regional Curator Vikki Duncan explores how we showcase costume spanning three centuries at House of Dun.

An ink and colour drawing of white and chrysanthemums in white and yellow with green and red leaves. A blue and white checked border sits atop the drawing.
8 Jul 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #8 – Chrysanthemum: at the eastern fence

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

A half open orange lily with brown speckles on the outer petals.
8 Jul 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #7 – Lily: a delicacy

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.