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A view across the walled garden of Inverewe Garden. The dark shapes of mountains loom in the distance, and in the garden visitors walk along the pathways.
19 Aug 2022

From interview to Inverewe: 100 days of PLANTS

Our first update and behind-the-scenes look from the PLANTS Project Manager, Dr Colin McDowall.

Wooden ceiling beams are covered in painted decorations of kings and queens, heraldic symbols and animal faces. They are mostly painted blue and shades of orange and brown.
16 Aug 2022

Crathes painted ceilings project: an introduction

Enjoy our first update from the major conservation project currently taking place at Crathes Castle.

A old handwritten diary lies open on a white cushion. The page on the left has an envelope folded over part of it. The page on the right is filled with dense lines of writing.
15 Aug 2022

Research volunteering at Newhailes

Hear from one of our volunteers about his fascinating work transcribing a historical travel diary.

A narrow gravel path runs between a lawn and a flower bed bursting with colourful plants. Behind the flower bed is a hedge, and behind it is the grand Haddo House. Tree branches frame the top of the photo.
12 Aug 2022

Ferns and finds at Haddo House Garden

As the PLANTS North team wrap up their work at Haddo House, it’s a great opportunity for Philippa Holdsworth (Team Manager) to reflect on the project and the path forward.

A rock garden is built on a gentle slope, with several terraced paved areas. Small plants are dotted all across the slope, many in flower. A bench sits beside a dark green hedge at the top of the slope.

Love Scotland podcast – Season 3

Listen to the third season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some of the stories behind our people and places.

An aerial view of the River Droma heading through the woodland hills towards Loch Broom in the distance. The clouds are heavy overhead.
3 Aug 2022

Evolving in the era of climate change

We explore 12 ways in which the Trust’s work is evolving in this era of climate change and biodiversity loss – including a range of pioneering, landscape-scale projects.

A group of people stand around a fire in a large barrel on top of a cliff. It is dusk. The people are all wrapped up in coats and hats.
29 Jul 2022

From the edge of the world 2022 – part 6

In her latest blog our St Kilda ranger talks about the huge range of experiences enjoyed when spending the whole summer season on the islands.

Island with grey stone columns, in a blue sea
29 Jul 2022

Staffa improvements timings

Works will begin after the seabird breeding season.

8 people stand or sit around a stone urn filled with plants in a garden. A large house is in the background. There are 6 women and 2 men. All wear navy National Trust for Scotland fleeces.
29 Jul 2022

Meet the PLANTS project teams

The PLANTS project is now underway. As the teams get started, we wanted to introduce you to the people at the root of it all.

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