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Crathes Garden blog #22: 1066 and all those rabbits
This month, our expert garden guide takes a look at the not-so-cute population of rabbits at Crathes, and the problems they are causing in the walled garden.
The PLANTS project: celebrating Crathes Castle Garden
In August 2022, the PLANTS project north team tackled Crathes walled garden, with three weeks to catalogue the planting in the 4-acre historic garden.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Collections Care team
In the second instalment of 'Bringing Back the Binns' we hear about the extensive work being undertaken by the Collections Care team.
Plant of the month: Pterocarya fraxinifolia
The PLANTS team blog continues with a look at the beautiful Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia).
Keeping house at Gladstone’s Land
It takes research, knowledge, care and teamwork to ensure the hands-on immersive experience at Gladstone’s Land brings history to life.
Putting time travel on the curriculum
The National Trust for Scotland’s President Jackie Bird is supporting the pilot of our new education programme.
Crathes Garden blog #21: Blowing hot and cold
Even after December’s cold spells, 2022 was the warmest year on record in Scotland. Our expert garden guide considers the effects of a warming climate at Crathes Castle Garden.
Plant of the month: Hamamelis
The PLANTS team blog continues, with a look at the colourful winter flowers of Hamamelis, also known as witch hazel.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Visitor Services Manager
To celebrate House of the Binns reopening this spring, we are sharing a blog about the recent conservation work that has taken place. In this first instalment, the Visitor Services Manager gives an overview of the project.