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A photo montage of 8 photos of plants. In the top left corner is a close-up of a red spiky bud on a twig; in the top middle is a green-leaved plant with white berries at night; and in the top right corner is a thorny branch. In left middle row is a red-stemmed plant with white berries that look like eyeballs; in the right middle are dusky blue seed pods hanging from a branch. On the bottom row, on the left what looks like a nest of twigs in a bare tree; in the middle is a low-growing purple flowering plant; and on the right is a thistle head with silvery spiky leaves.

8 petrifying plants for Halloween

From doll’s eye to witch’s broom, the PLANTS project pick eight spooktacular plants perfect for a Halloween garden.

A man in a hat and sunglasses stands on the stone parapet of Culzean Castle, looking out across the grounds.
25 Oct 2023

Welcoming artist Billy Gerard Frank to Scotland

Artist and filmmaker Billy Gerard Frank has been exploring the stories of Culzean Castle and ‘Scipio’ Kennedy for an exciting film project.

24 Oct 2023

Work progresses on Canna House conservation project

An update on our project to conserve and repair 19th-century Canna House and its important collections.

A severely flooded garden, with gushing waters still running down off the hill on the left. A tall tree and several shrubs have become islands. A garden bench is surrounded by deep water. The path has disappeared.
24 Oct 2023

Storm damage at Crarae Garden

Due to the devastation caused by the storm on 7 October, Crarae Garden will be closed to visitors for the foreseeable future.

The Glenfinnan landscape, including Glenfinnan Monument, Viaduct and Loch Shiel
23 Oct 2023

Can you help us shape the future at Glenfinnan?

In a new online survey we’re asking local community and recent visitors about their experiences at Glenfinnan, to help inform future planning for this special place.

A man walking through a woodland of tall Douglas firs. Sunlight is streaming through the trees.
18 Oct 2023

Why we love the Hermitage

Thundering falls, a cathedral of trees and wildlife galore – there are SO many reasons why we love this very special place.

Small apple trees grow in front of Melrose Abbey, in the orchard area of Priorwood Garden.
13 Oct 2023

The PLANTS project: apples at Priorwood and Harmony Gardens

October marks the start of the British apple season and the PLANTS project team have picked some of the highlights they encountered at Priorwood and Harmony Gardens.

A garden full of tall trees and flowering plants. In the centre a small footbridge crosses a rocky bed. Either side are plants blooming with red and yellow flowers.
13 Oct 2023

Legacy gifts: a story of extraordinary generosity

Our charity continues to be honoured and amazed by the generosity of all who support our work – whether that be our members, donors, volunteers or those who support us with a gift in their Will.

12 Oct 2023

Travellers' Choice Awards 2023

We’re celebrating after 22 of the special places in our care received TripAdvisor’s prestigious Travellers’ Choice Award 2023.

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