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21 Jul 2023

Crathes Castle reinvents its rose garden

The garden team at Crathes has completed the ‘renaissance’ of the centuries-old rose garden, thanks to generous support from donors.

21 Jul 2023

Meeting the new PLANTS project team

An introduction to the new PLANTS project team for our places across Edinburgh and the East, recruited in April 2023.

A large sea stack stands close to an island, separated only by a narrow channel. The stack has a grassy top and then a rocky base. The rocky areas are covered in seabirds.
10 Jul 2023

Treshnish Isles join the Trust

The Treshnish Isles have joined the portfolio of special places in our care.

5 Jul 2023

Over 100,000 trees planted for woodland restoration

The first phase of planting for the Glen Geldie Woodland Restoration Project is complete.

23 Jun 2023

Three favourite summer plants for the senses

Are your garden plants a treat for sight, touch and smell? In this PLANTS project blog, Valeria Soddu (PLANTS Inventory Officer) picks three plants to engage your senses.

A composite image showing some images of gardens and plants. On the top row, from left to right, are photos of two women by a banner advertising the PLANTS project; a close-up of a daffodil; and a woman kneeling by a flower bed taking notes. On the middle row, from left to right, are an extract from a handwritten plant list; some instruction manuals; and an open waterproof folder containing documents, lying on the lawn. On the bottom row, from left to right, are a close-up of a pile of silver plant tags; a close-up of a pale pink rhododendron flower; and a close-up of a yellow-flowering shrub.
16 Jun 2023

The PLANTS project: initial findings

Project Manager Dr Colin McDowall shares some initial findings from the PLANTS project after its first year.

A lush flower border runs beside an old stone garden wall. A very narrow path weaves parallel to the wall. The beds are filled with a range of flowering shrubs and plants.
13 Jun 2023

A three-step plan for starting a compost heap

The garden team at Leith Hall share their tips on composting and sustainable gardening.

A close-up of a pale yellow peony flower, with a brighter yellow centre. A bee is drinking nectar from it.
12 Jun 2023

Crathes Garden blog #25: Mostly native

This month, our expert garden guide enjoys a birdsong walk through Crathes Garden & Estate, and spots some horticultural treats along the way.

An old Scots pine stands alone in a mountainous landscape. The hills behind are covered in snow and the sky is blue.
12 Jun 2023

How high can a tree grow?

Within the botanical community there is a small group who scour the mountains for the highest altitudinal record of each species of plant. We take a look at some of their recent findings.

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