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Mackintosh-designed tables and chairs are arranged in a tea room. The walls are covered with purple glass panels featuring Mackintosh flowers.
11 Jan 2024

Mackintosh at the Willow joins the Trust

The famous Mackintosh-designed tea rooms on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow have joined the portfolio of special places in our care.

Geese fly in formation over wetland in Threave Nature Reserve in late autumn. The woodland has an orange glow.
10 Jan 2024

Behind the scenes in winter: Threave Nature Reserve

Enjoy the second in our series of winter films that give a snapshot of the work that goes on at our places over winter.

A woman and her two children lean on the edge of a stone bridge in woodland, smiling.
4 Jan 2024

Time spent outdoors improves mental health and wellbeing

New research has highlighted the importance of access to the outdoors for improving people’s quality of life and reducing stress.

A composite image made up of five photos showing various aspects of gardening. In the top left is a shrub absolutely covered in pink flowers. In the top right is a rhododendron with deep red flowers. In the bottom left are three people dressed in navy jackets and all wearing midge nets. In the bottom right are a row of nine people standing in a garden. At the centre is an image of an interpretation board in a garden, explaining the PLANTS project.
28 Dec 2023

The PLANTS project: looking back, planning ahead

With 2023 coming to an end, the PLANTS project manager takes a moment to look back and take stock of a year with lots to celebrate.

A snow-covered track, with faint tyre marks, leads towards a gate, with tall trees either side.
21 Dec 2023

Behind the scenes in winter: Greenbank Garden

This winter, we are sharing a series of short films that give a snapshot of the work that goes on at our places over the winter months.

Black dragonfly on a grey wooden panel
21 Dec 2023

Rare dragonflies discovered at Mar Lodge Estate

Two rare dragonfly species have been recorded at Mar Lodge Estate in the Cairngorms National Park.

An illustration on yellow paper of a man riding an elephant.
20 Dec 2023

Ivory exhibition at Brodie Castle

An exhibition at Brodie Castle will explore historic and contemporary issues around the subject of ivory trade.

A smiling young man wearing an apron over a patterned jumper stands at the base of mountains and beside a loch.
20 Dec 2023

Meet the Makers: Finlay from Chocolates of Glenshiel

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. Discover the stories behind the makers of some of our products.

15 Dec 2023

12 must-have plants for Christmas

The PLANTS project pick 12 plants that defy winter to cheer up the garden at Christmas.