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Spotter’s guide: Plants of the pinewood
There is plenty to see at Britain’s largest National Nature Reserve. As you enjoy a walk along one of the many paths on the Mar Lodge Estate, see how many of these wild plants you can spot.
E A Hornel exhibition: From Camera to Canvas
This autumn the National Trust for Scotland and Edinburgh City Art Centre are delighted to present the first major exhibition of the work of Scottish artist Edward Atkinson Hornel for over 35 years.
Margaret Fay Shaw: the shadow in the corner
Fiona Mackenzie, Canna House Archivist, explores whether folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw deliberately inserted her shadow into her photography as a form of self-portrait.
If you go down to the shrubbery today ...
In the shrubbery at Brodie Castle there’s an exciting selection of chainsaw wood carvings popping up week by week from October until January. Look out for the special dragon’s eggs too!
A vision of New Caledonia at Gladstone’s Land
Links to the infamous Darien Scheme are found at several Trust properties, including Gladstone’s Land.
Conservation grazing in action at Culloden Battlefield
More used to dealing with people than bovines, the team at Culloden have been learning particularly important new skills!
All is vanity
Haddo House is home to an important macabre vanitas by Baroque artist Salvator Rosa, which may hold a musical secret.
The Hill House: the sleeping princess
Find out how Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh made the beautiful gesso panel above the fireplace in the drawing room.
Highlight plants at Pitmedden Garden this autumn
As we move into autumn, the plants in the borders at Pitmedden are showing off their vibrant colours.