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Small brown mushrooms that look a little like burst blisters lie on a pile of twigs.
13 Dec 2022

The rotters of Inverewe

We take a look at the role of our mini recycling champions at Inverewe.

A view looking up the very tall trunk of a giant redwood tree from the ground.
9 Dec 2022

Plant of the month: Sequoiadendron giganteum

While inventorying the plant collection at Holmwood this summer, the PLANTS team were particularly struck by one (very large) plant: the giant redwood.

2 Dec 2022

The PLANTS project: reflections on Inverewe

Philippa Holdsworth (PLANTS Inventory Team Manager North) reflects on auditing the unique site of Inverewe Garden.

A pipistrelle bat rests on a brick surface, its wings tucked into its furry body.
2 Dec 2022

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.

A close-up of a branch of a rose bush in autumn. Its leaves are a deep yellow with a dark green pattern on them.
29 Nov 2022

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.

A view of a section of coastline from above, showing a sandy beach with a very blue sea. Green cliffs gently rise to the left.
28 Nov 2022

What if a new National Park wasn’t only on land?

The Trust’s Director of Conservation and Policy believes the Scottish Government’s approach to new National Parks should look seawards as well as landwards. Here’s why.

A close-up of some beautiful leaves of a plant. They are a purple-pink colour with dark splodges and pink veins. The sun is shining through them.
25 Nov 2022

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.

A very large fallen tree lies on the snowy ground, with its huge root plate exposed. A lady in a warm coat and bobble hat stands next to it.
21 Nov 2022

Storm damage: one year on

As the one-year anniversary of devastating storms Arwen and Corrie approaches, we’re launching a tree appeal to support storm damage recovery.

A bird’s-eye view of Threave Garden, showing the formal garden areas surrounded by woodland, farmland and the River Dee.
14 Nov 2022

The PLANTS project: studying at Threave Garden

Threave is home to the Trust’s School of Heritage Gardening, as well as a wonderfully diverse plant collection. The PLANTS project team spent three weeks at Threave this autumn.