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Bats at Haddo House
The recently discovered summer maternity roost at Haddo highlights the important role the Trust plays in protecting both Scotland’s built and natural heritage.
Behind the scenes of our winter season
From major visitor experience improvements to essential repair and maintenance work, this is a busy time for our teams as we prepare for the new year and the longer-term future.
Crathes Garden blog #19: The cycles of life
Our expert garden guide takes a look at the glorious autumn colour holding on at Crathes, and considers the role the garden can play in improving biodiversity in the years ahead.
Plant of the month: Cotinus coggygria
While auditing the garden at Crathes Castle, Niki Douglas (Inventory Officer for the PLANTS project) was impressed by the beauty of the smoke bush.
The work of our Collections Care teams
The preservation of the National Trust for Scotland’s collections and interiors is founded in science and relies on the work of our dedicated Collections Care teams.
Crathes painted ceilings project: successfully completed
Our conservation specialists have now completed the intricate work on the historic painted ceilings at Crathes Castle.
Plant of the month: Malus domestica ‘Annie Elizabeth’
In the heart of the garden of Broughton House can be found a charming, old apple tree.
Crathes Garden blog #18: Bedtime stories
Our expert garden guide takes a look at how Crathes Castle Garden is ‘put to bed’ as winter approaches.
Halloween hidden secrets
From wood carvings and photographs to tales of ghostly goings-on, there are links to Halloween – long celebrated in Scotland – at many of our properties.