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A woman is standing next to some dwarf birch trees on a mountainside, under a blue sky with some clouds.
29 Oct 2021

Restoring peatland at Mar Lodge Estate

Find out why and how we’re protecting and restoring peatland at Mar Lodge Estate NNR.

A close-up view of a northern emerald dragonfly, with a teal green body with yellow markings on its thorax. It is resting on some twigs, with its lacy wings spread out wide.
21 Oct 2021

Calling all dragonflies!

We’ve created new pools at Balmacara Estate in Wester Ross, to allow the rare northern emerald dragonfly to flourish.

A deep red, yellow and green ivy covers the walls of Crathes Castle. The ivy surrounds heraldic stone carvings on the walls.
19 Oct 2021

Crathes Garden blog #6: hope springs eternal

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the team have been working on in October, as well as a quick look at some prep work for next year’s display.

A red and white speckled mushroom grows out of the grass.
18 Oct 2021

Fascinating fungi at Inverewe

This autumn, Inverewe has seen a bumper crop of fungi all around the 2000-acre heritage estate, creating a quirky spectacle for visitors.

A close-up view of a rhododendron bush growing beside a driveway that leads up towards Fyvie Castle, seen in the background.
13 Oct 2021

Project Wipeout has arrived in the North East

Work to remove invasive plant species at a series of Trust sites has now started to move into Aberdeenshire this autumn.

A red squirrel sits on a log, framed by two branches. It holds its front paws up in front of its white tummy.
13 Oct 2021

The real hibernators

Join Trust ranger Roddy for a look at which animals hibernate at our properties across the North East of Scotland.

10 Oct 2021

Your donations at work

Take a look at how your donations are helping us protect Scotland’s heritage.

A view of the striking basalt columns that form the cliff-side of the island of Staffa, seen from the sea. The water is choppy and the sky heavy.
28 Sept 2021

Turning the tide

In Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, we’re working hard to protect our marine environment for a sustainable future.

A man stands on the platform of a cherry picker-type piece of machinery in order to cut a large hedge. He uses a long-handled hedge trimmer.
20 Sept 2021

Crathes Garden blog #5: it’s all in the genes

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the garden team have been working on in September.