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A bowl of mussels is displayed on a cafe table by the window. A small bottle of cider and a little finger bowl also stand on the table.

Recipe: mussels inspired by Culzean

Our Head Chef at Culzean, Scott Murdoch, has created a dish inspired by the land and sea of the country park.

Image of mountain top showing eroded ground and lots of people sitting either side of the main path.
12 Mar 2023

Preventing further damage to iconic Scottish summit

Work will be undertaken to stop the loss of vegetation and further soil erosion from the top of Ben Lomond.

7 Mar 2023

Recipe for a wedding – Fiona and Callum’s story

Home economics teacher Fiona perfectly crafted her wedding at Mar Lodge Estate – including making her own wedding cake using the property’s kitchen!

A large statue standing at the edge of a park is surrounded by scaffolding and then wrapped in a plastic film.
6 Mar 2023

Conservation in action: Cameronians’ Regimental Memorial

Find out about our plans to restore the Cameronians’ Regimental Memorial using traditional skills.

A puffin perches on a rocky ledge on a cliff, looking down across a turquoise inlet of the sea.
2 Mar 2023

Help us save Scotland’s seabirds

Calling all seabird lovers, dog walkers, visitors and those with an internet connection! Iconic species such as puffins are under threat. But we can help to protect them with your support.

A book called The Little Duke is displayed next to another called The Cruise of the Midge. The cover is illustrated in a typical Edwardian style.
2 Mar 2023

The invention of ‘childhood’

On World Book Day 2023, we take a look at the important role books played in defining childhood during the Edwardian era.

A rabbit peeks out of a hole in the ground.
28 Feb 2023

Crathes Garden blog #22: 1066 and all those rabbits

This month, our expert garden guide takes a look at the not-so-cute population of rabbits at Crathes, and the problems they are causing in the walled garden.

A fir tree has fallen through a roof of a historical stone building next to Fyvie Castle. It has left a large hole in the roof. Branches poke out. Felled logs lie next to the wall.
24 Feb 2023

Storm Otto causes significant damage at Fyvie Castle

The historic Racquets Court building at Fyvie Castle has been severely damaged by strong winds that felled trees across the estate.

A view from a wooded hillside looking down over the village of Plockton on the shore of Loch Carron.

Digital detox holidays in Scotland

Enjoy a blissful, screen-free break at our holiday accommodation places with limited (or no) Wi-Fi.