All Stories
Plant of the month: Malus domestica ‘Annie Elizabeth’
In the heart of the garden of Broughton House can be found a charming, old apple tree.
Crathes Garden blog #18: Bedtime stories
Our expert garden guide takes a look at how Crathes Castle Garden is ‘put to bed’ as winter approaches.
Halloween hidden secrets
From wood carvings and photographs to tales of ghostly goings-on, there are links to Halloween – long celebrated in Scotland – at many of our properties.
Introducing our Annual Review 2021–22
We have published our Annual Review 2021–22. Find out the story behind it.
Right plant, right place?
Here is our second update and behind-the-scenes look from the PLANTS Project Manager, Dr Colin McDowall.
Crathes painted ceilings project: delicate work progressing
With the conservation of the Room of the Nine Nobles and the Stair Chamber now complete, we take a look at their history, the conservators’ process and some early findings.
Jigsaw skills on Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond ranger staff have completed essential path repairs at 820m altitude on the main path.
Crathes Garden blog #17: A passion for plants
Our expert garden guide considers the challenges of identifying plants in a richly diverse garden.
The PLANTS project: inventory at Culzean
The scale of the 260-hectare estate at Culzean Castle was a daunting prospect, as the PLANTS project West team set out in July to start our plant inventory.