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A close-up of a bright red rhododendron flower growing on a bush.
13 Nov 2023

Second year of PLANTS project completed

The second year of the Trust’s PLANTS project has seen 17 gardens and 32,000 plants audited, including a rare rhododendron planted before the First World War.

A photo montage of 8 photos of plants. In the top left corner is a close-up of a red spiky bud on a twig; in the top middle is a green-leaved plant with white berries at night; and in the top right corner is a thorny branch. In left middle row is a red-stemmed plant with white berries that look like eyeballs; in the right middle are dusky blue seed pods hanging from a branch. On the bottom row, on the left what looks like a nest of twigs in a bare tree; in the middle is a low-growing purple flowering plant; and on the right is a thistle head with silvery spiky leaves.

8 petrifying plants for Halloween

From doll’s eye to witch’s broom, the PLANTS project pick eight spooktacular plants perfect for a Halloween garden.

A severely flooded garden, with gushing waters still running down off the hill on the left. A tall tree and several shrubs have become islands. A garden bench is surrounded by deep water. The path has disappeared.
24 Oct 2023

Storm damage at Crarae Garden

Due to the devastation caused by the storm on 7 October, Crarae Garden will be closed to visitors for the foreseeable future.

A man walking through a woodland of tall Douglas firs. Sunlight is streaming through the trees.
18 Oct 2023

Why we love the Hermitage

Thundering falls, a cathedral of trees and wildlife galore – there are SO many reasons why we love this very special place.

Small apple trees grow in front of Melrose Abbey, in the orchard area of Priorwood Garden.
13 Oct 2023

The PLANTS project: apples at Priorwood and Harmony Gardens

October marks the start of the British apple season and the PLANTS project team have picked some of the highlights they encountered at Priorwood and Harmony Gardens.

A collage-style picture of a red squirrel, made from orange paper and using dried red/orange autumn leaves for its large tail. Surrounding the picture are slender twigs and clusters of autumn leaves, creating a natural frame.
9 Oct 2023

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: squirrel craft

It’s time to get artistic and create this beautiful red squirrel, just like the ones you might spot in some of our countryside places.

29 Sept 2023

The PLANTS project: three autumn highlights

Niki Douglas picks a range of plants she encountered in Trust gardens which can extend the season.

A group of people stand in front of a green gazebo on a grassy field, all smiling. It's raining and they're all in wet weather gear. There is a mix of adults and children.
26 Sept 2023

Record-breaking species monitoring at St Abb’s Head NNR

A recent BioBlitz event at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve has set a new monitoring record, with 349 different species recorded.

5 Sept 2023

Cattle join team at Ben Lawers for conservation project

A cattle grazing trial at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve is taking place to improve the biodiversity of this important landscape.

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