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A close-up view of a branch of a fire bush, with many red and pink leaves.
13 Oct 2022

Autumn in our gardens

Fantastic foliage and an abundance of fruit make our gardens wonderful places to visit this autumn.

A large red-capped toadstool with a white stalk grows on a mossy woodland floor. It has little white specks scattered across its cap.
12 Oct 2022

Autumn fungi at Corrieshalloch Gorge NNR

A kaleidoscope of colour can be seen not only in the changing leaves of the trees, but also in the wide array of fungi on the ground.

A close-up photo of a section of brown bark, with yellow-ish swirls creating a pattern all over it.
30 Sept 2022

The architecture of decay

Roddy Hamilton, ranger from the North East region, shares an unexpected discovery near Crathes Castle.

A plant bed at ground level, set beside a tarmac pathway, is dominated by a plant of spiny slender foliage. At the ends of the long spines the plant is green, but towards the centre they are a scarlet red.
30 Sept 2022

Plant of the month: Fascicularia bicolor

Among the several fascinating plants at Inverewe Garden, you will find many specimens of Fascicularia bicolor. Our PLANTS team uncovers the intriguing colours hidden in its leaves.

A photo looking up the broad side of Ben Lomond, where the main path can be snaking its way to the summit ridge. A red circle has been drawn around a section of the path high up on the mountain, just before the shoulder.
27 Sept 2022

Jigsaw skills on Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond ranger staff have completed essential path repairs at 820m altitude on the main path.

A small sandpiper bird perches on a rock by the edge of the sea. It has a very round body, with brown upper feathers and a white tummy. It has a very short tail and yellow legs.
27 Sept 2022

From the edge of the world 2022 – part 7

Our seabird and marine ranger shares a summary of the migrant and vagrant bird highlights recorded so far this season on St Kilda.

A view of the Golden Garden area at Crathes Castle, featuring a square of lawn surrounded by well-established conifers and shrubs. The castle can be seen in the background, with a white flag flying.
26 Sept 2022

Crathes Garden blog #17: A passion for plants

Our expert garden guide considers the challenges of identifying plants in a richly diverse garden.

Apples! Cosy recipes for autumn

September is the beginning of apple harvest season in Scotland! Celebrate with one of our autumn-inspired apple recipes.

A woman wearing a red helmet and red floatation jacket stands on a rocky ledge beside a sea inlet. Large rock stacks stand just off shore behind her.
20 Sept 2022

Vital support for our National Nature Reserves

Support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery has enabled us to carry out important conservation work at our National Nature Reserves.