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Crathes Garden blog #15: The hot days of summer
Our expert garden guide considers the dramatic effect of the wide range in extreme weather conditions at Crathes this year, from winter storms to summer droughts.
A fan of fashion
While preparing for the new display at Brodick Castle, an ivory folding fan was discovered in the Duchess’ boudoir, bearing significant Chinese artistic features. PhD student Wu Yunong explores the global allure and fashion of the fan.
Staffa, a humbling island
Rachel, one of our rangers on Staffa, shares her experience of being a part of this captivating little Scottish island, and observes the puffins and the people around her.
Behind the scenes this summer
Our expert teams have been working on some fascinating projects to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage.
Crathes Garden blog #14: Lovely lupins
This month, our expert garden guide takes a look at one of the most eye-catching plants to be found at Crathes: the lupins.
Beyond Beckford: reviewing and re-interpreting the Beckford Collection
As part of a Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) funded internship Beyond Beckford, a PhD student and a PhD candidate are carrying out research at Brodick Castle.
Meet the makers: Gordon and Vanessa of Badachro Distillery
The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Gordon and Vanessa of Badachro Distillery.
A new entrance for Crathes Garden
The works are nearly complete on the new garden entrance at Crathes Castle. Find out more and take a look inside before it opens for business this summer season.
Plague, fire, floods and a king
A PhD candidate has been researching the history behind some of the objects in a new exhibition at Brodick Castle on Arran.