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Research reveals hidden meanings behind Christmas carol
New Christmas activities at Castle Fraser have been inspired by hidden meanings in the 12 Days of Christmas carol.
Mast plan harming Scotland’s most beautiful views
The nationwide 4G expansion project is having a severely detrimental impact on the landscape in some of Scotland’s most beautiful and remote locations, and the Trust calling for a joined-up approach to protect Scotland’s landscapes.
Veteran tree management – a new kind of woodpecker
The Trust’s approach to veteran tree management has recently taken a leap forward with technological assistance from the PiCUS system.
A summer on Mingulay
Chris is no stranger to Scotland’s remote islands, but nothing compares to his time as a seabird ranger on the island of Mingulay.
The PLANTS project: why do plant names matter?
PLANTS West Inventory Officer Fran Culverhouse explains how a grasp of basic plant name etymology can come in pretty handy for us all.
Scottish wedding traditions – drinking from the quaich
You might have spotted these simple-looking bowls at a traditional Scottish wedding. But what does it mean to drink from the quaich? And where did this ancient tradition begin?
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.
Talks by Trust experts in Fort William
We’re working in partnership with the Highland Cinema in Fort William, to deliver a series of talks this winter to raise awareness and support for our work to protect and share the special places in our care.
Caring for industrial collections, part 2: moving with the times
In the second of a four-part series, we take a look at the specialist skills needed to care for a working industrial property.