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A mountain landscape, with tall mountains creating an almost-bowl effect. Boulders, rocks and small scrubs are strewn across the base.
3 Jul 2020

Torridon – an enchanting wilderness of water and rock

Seamus MacNally explains why Torridon is so special and why it must be protected for future generations to enjoy.

A view from inside a tunnel, looking out to a garden area with a water feature and plant beds.
2 Jul 2020

Virtual garden tour: Brodie Castle Playful Garden

Join Brodie Castle Head Gardener, Ed Walling as he takes you on a tour around the extraordinary Playful Garden

A gravel path leads through the centre of a walled garden, with colourful flower beds either side. A stone urn stands in the middle of the path a little way ahead. Wooden climbing supports stand in the bed.
1 Jul 2020

Virtual garden tour: Threave Garden

Enjoy a quiet stroll through the stunning Threave Garden. Discover many incredible displays throughout, admire the colourful summer borders, and explore the fabulous Victorian walled garden.

A view looking up towards a red stone castle on a sunny day. Sloped grass lawns lead down to a gravel path, with black iron gates at the entrance.
1 Jul 2020

Highlight plants at Brodick Castle this month

As Brodick Castle Garden reopens on Monday 6 July, we take a look at five plants that will be at their best in the walled garden this month.

Trust Chief Executive Philip Long OBE stands in Kellie Castle Garden beside a sundial, with the castle in the background. He holds an omega-shaped sign saying Love in his hands.
1 Jul 2020

New Chief Executive starts today

Philip Long OBE begins his new job as Trust Chief Executive today.

Wildflowers grow in Inverewe Garden, with Inverewe House in the background.
29 Jun 2020

How lockdown has changed our gardens

Our Head of Heritage Gardening explains how, during the coronavirus epidemic and behind our temporarily closed doors, Trust gardeners have had to focus their activities on the things that truly matter ... and explains why things are going to look different this year.

The walled garden at Brodick Castle
29 Jun 2020

Virtual garden tour: Brodick Castle walled garden

Enjoy a quiet stroll through the stunning walled garden at Brodick Castle, featuring a new border design filled with exotic and delicate plants.

An osprey looking straight at the camera
29 Jun 2020

Spotlight on breeding ospreys at Threave in new film project

The osprey conservation programme will feature in a film project, which will be shown at Threave Garden & Estate in 2021.

A man stands outside a stone garden outbuilding at a table. He is holding a large bouquet of purple and white flowers with ferns and leaves. A large vase stands on the table in front of him.

How to make a hand-tied bouquet

Join Fyvie Castle gardener Stuart Stockley for a tutorial on how to create your very own beautiful hand-tied bouquet.