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The PLANTS project: why do plant names matter?
PLANTS West Inventory Officer Fran Culverhouse explains how a grasp of basic plant name etymology can come in pretty handy for us all.
Scottish wedding traditions – drinking from the quaich
You might have spotted these simple-looking bowls at a traditional Scottish wedding. But what does it mean to drink from the quaich? And where did this ancient tradition begin?
Second year of PLANTS project completed
The second year of the Trust’s PLANTS project has seen 17 gardens and 32,000 plants audited, including a rare rhododendron planted before the First World War.
Talks by Trust experts in Fort William
We’re working in partnership with the Highland Cinema in Fort William, to deliver a series of talks this winter to raise awareness and support for our work to protect and share the special places in our care.
Caring for industrial collections, part 2: moving with the times
In the second of a four-part series, we take a look at the specialist skills needed to care for a working industrial property.
Meet the Makers: Amy from Amy Britton
The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Amy from Amy Britton.
Hard hat tours at Craigievar Castle
Over the summer we ran a series of special hard hat tours, offering people the chance to see our conservation work at Craigievar Castle in action.
Work begins to improve visitor experience at Glencoe NNR
Works are taking place at key viewpoints and parking areas in Glencoe over the autumn and winter, to improve the visitor experience and road safety while helping to protect the landscape.
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.