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Crathes Garden blog #24: Renewal
As spring brings the reappearance of lots of horticultural delights, our expert garden guide takes a look at the special role of a garden, a place where art and science meet.
The PLANTS project: giants of Drum Castle
The PLANTS team blog continues, with a look at the diverse plant collection that the North team have have discovered while working at Drum Castle.
A new home for house martins
One of Scotland’s first house martin towers has been constructed at Craigievar Castle! Ranger Roddy explains why a new home is so important for these birds.
Spotter's guide for families: Wildflowers
Our grounds are filled with colourful wildflowers. How many of these can you find on a walk near your home?
Spotter's guide: Wildflowers
From lowlands to meadows across the country, brightly coloured wildflowers announce the arrival of spring at our properties. How many can you find in gardens and parks near you?
Nature’s dyes
In the garden at Weaver’s Cottage are many plants that can be used to create natural dyes, whose colourful properties have been valued for centuries.
PLANTS project: five favourite daffodil cultivars from Greenbank Garden
You may be surprised at how many different heights, colours, and shapes daffodils come in. Here, the PLANTS project West team pick a few favourites from Greenbank Garden.
Budding young artists fly high at House of Dun
Opening on Earth Day 2023, Flock to House of Dun features the artwork of 159 local primary pupils, capturing their take on birdlife and heritage.
Crathes Garden blog #23: What price a tree; what price a garden?
This month, our expert garden guide considers the different ways we value trees at our places.