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Spotter's guide for families: Wildflowers
Our grounds are filled with colourful wildflowers. How many of these can you find on a walk near your home?
Spotter’s guide: Wildflowers
From lowlands to meadows across the country, brightly coloured wildflowers announce the arrival of spring at our properties. How many can you find in gardens and parks near you?
Nature’s dyes
In the garden at Weaver’s Cottage are many plants that can be used to create natural dyes, whose colourful properties have been valued for centuries.
PLANTS project: five favourite daffodil cultivars from Greenbank Garden
You may be surprised at how many different heights, colours, and shapes daffodils come in. Here, the PLANTS project West team pick a few favourites from Greenbank Garden.
Budding young artists fly high at House of Dun
Opening on Earth Day 2023, Flock to House of Dun features the artwork of 159 local primary pupils, capturing their take on birdlife and heritage.
Crathes Garden blog #23: What price a tree; what price a garden?
This month, our expert garden guide considers the different ways we value trees at our places.
The PLANTS project: spring highlights
Spring-flowering plants bring a lot of colour to a garden early in the year. Here, the PLANTS project inventory team pick a few favourites.
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.
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.