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The front of ochre-coloured Culross Palace on a bright sunny day, blue sky visible above the tiled roof.
5 Aug 2021

Top 10 reasons to visit Culross

Join us for a look at the things our team love most about Culross Palace and its beautiful surroundings in one of Scotland’s most picturesque villages.

An acrylic painting of a garden wall, covered in colourful flowers with a row of lavender plants running along the top. Falkland Palace can be seen at the end of the wall in the background.
16 Jul 2021

Palace Perspectives – a new exhibition at Falkland

Find out more about our exhibition featuring work by artist Pat Beveridge.

A view of the grand exterior of Newhailes House, seen from beneath leafy horse chestnut trees. A large gravel drive sweeps up to the stone entrance staircase.
8 Jul 2021

What’s new at Newhailes?

Our latest article by our Roving Reporter explores what’s new at Newhailes for visitors to enjoy.

A view of a large moorland area, with a large stone cairn in the distance. The sky is blue, with white fluffy clouds scudding across.
7 Jul 2021

Step up for Culloden challenge

Sign up for our step challenge and support the historic battlefield.

A child is sitting at a table outdoors with various flowers, leaves and twigs, and is making a painting with them.
18 May 2021

Paint with flowers

We’ve taken inspiration from our amazing places to create fun outdoor projects for families to try at home.

A boy lies on the grass on his tummy, resting his chin on his hands. In front of him is a planting tray, filled with soil, pine cones, stones and twigs. He is smiling.
1 Apr 2021

Make your own miniature nature reserve

Have some fun with your family, or on your own, by creating your own mini nature reserve!

Bird’s-eye view looking down on a lawn with large topiary yew hedges to the right.
15 Feb 2021

Restoration of the topiary yew hedges at Crathes Castle

A new phase of restoration is starting soon on these ancient, iconic hedges.

A man holds up a plant, wrapped in a mossy ball at the base, and suspended by a string handle. He stands behind a large table with plant arrangement items laid out in front of him.
15 Feb 2021

Make a kokedama

Chris from our Gardens team shows you how to make a beautiful plant decoration to brighten up your home.

A close-up of a robin perching on top of a wooden post.

Make your own bird feeder

Chris from our Gardens team shows you how to make simple bird feeders to encourage birds to your garden.

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