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A view from the green summit of a very high mountain, looking down towards lower ridges and a lochan. Cloud is rolling in over the hills in the distance.
14 Jul 2022

Rare arctic-alpine plants becoming endangered on Ben Lawers

New data analysis has found that rare arctic-alpine plants are being driven higher up Scotland’s mountains by climate change.

7 Jul 2022

Jubilee planting at Haddo House

With the bedding design for 2022 revolving around the theme of ‘The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee’, Haddo House Gardener Tim Foot set about considering how that could be incorporated into the existing design of the formal terrace garden.

A close-up of a shrub, covered with very pale pink rose-like flowers.
6 Jul 2022

Project to document 100,000 rare and exotic plants begins

The PLANTS project will categorise and conserve a range of species of plants across the Trust’s 39 gardens.

1 Jul 2022

Glencoe turf house keeps heritage building skills alive

The recreation 17th-century turf house was created using traditional materials, tools and techniques.

A close-up image of large fallen trees and branches.
27 Jun 2022

Charities and agencies combine forces to tackle the impact of climate change

We have joined a new partnership to help tackle the impact of climate change on historical and cultural heritage sites in the UK.

A dense green woodland covers the slopes of a hill, reaching all the way down to the loch in the distance. Mountains can be seen on the far shore.
27 Jun 2022

Scarce orchid found in Highlands after 250 years

The coral root orchid has been rediscovered in Wester Ross after a gap of 250 years.

A huge cliff rises from the sea, with gannets swooping in the air.

The impact of avian flu

Updated regularly. How avian flu is affecting the birds in our care, and guidance on what to do if you find an unwell bird while out and about.

24 Jun 2022

Herons return to Inverewe

The wildlife of Inverewe had been heavily bombarded this winter by devastating Storm Corrie, and of special concern is the longstanding heron colony.

Craigievar Castle, a pink castle with turrets surrounded by a grassy lawn, with trees in the background.
23 Jun 2022

Craigievar Castle closure – autumn 2022 to spring 2024

This summer is the last chance to visit Craigievar Castle before it closes for an 18-month major conservation project.