All Stories
The PLANTS project: initial findings
Project Manager Dr Colin McDowall shares some initial findings from the PLANTS project after its first year.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Regional Curator
Our Regional Curator has chosen 10 items from the House of the Binns collection to illustrate why our recent conservation project is so important.
A three-step plan for starting a compost heap
The garden team at Leith Hall share their tips on composting and sustainable gardening.
Crathes Garden blog #25: Mostly native
This month, our expert garden guide enjoys a birdsong walk through Crathes Garden & Estate, and spots some horticultural treats along the way.
How high can a tree grow?
Within the botanical community there is a small group who scour the mountains for the highest altitudinal record of each species of plant. We take a look at some of their recent findings.
The Portfolio Review
The Portfolio Review documents what the Trust has in its care, and how this might evolve to benefit our charitable purpose.
Apple of our eye – new garden sculpture for Brodick Castle
Commonwealth Games artist Robert Coia has created an apple sculpture using timber from a fallen oak tree within Brodick Country Park.
Young explorers can access historic places for just £1
The National Trust for Scotland – along with Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses – has announced £1 entry to over 600 historic places across Scotland for Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders.
The volunteer experience at the Tenement House
To round off Volunteers Week, we meet our team of volunteers at the Tenement House, who bring unwavering commitment and enthusiasm in helping us share the stories of Glasgow.