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A blue bowl is filled with a thick orange soup, topped off with swirls of cream and sprinkles of herbs. The bowl is displayed on a wooden chopping board.

Halloween recipe – Creamy pumpkin & lentil soup

Are you carving a Halloween pumpkin this year? Use the flesh and seeds to make this delicious soup.

A close-up shot of lots of pairs of trainer-ed feet running along a gravel path.
20 Aug 2018

Wholly healthy happiness

Our places are perfect venues for moving about and getting fitter – from marathons and obstacle courses to a simple walk in the park.

A group of people stand and sit on a cliff top. In the background are dramatic cliffs and a blue sea, with white waves crashing against the rocks.

Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders: 4-day itinerary

From Georgian grandeur in Edinburgh’s New Town to a living museum of Victorian printing in Innerleithen, there’s so much to discover in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders.

Two glass plate stands are piled high with scones, and stand on a patio table with a beautiful garden in the background. Behind the scones are three jars of jam: two blackcurrant and one raspberry.
10 Aug 2018

Tea time at Branklyn Garden

After its introduction last year, the tearoom at Branklyn Garden continues to prosper and provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to enjoy the garden even more.

A view looking down Glencoe in summer on a sunny day. The mountains are green, and white clouds streak across the sky.

The Highlands: 4-day itinerary

From one of Scotland’s most famous battlefields to its most iconic glen, there’s so much to discover in the Highlands.

30 Jul 2018

Celebrating young people in the Highlands

We’re marking the Year of Young People across our Highland places.

A sculptor stands beside a table under a gazebo. A range of artworks are displayed on the table.
20 Jul 2018

Exciting new exhibition at Inverewe’s Sawyer Gallery

A new exhibition opened on 21 July 2018 by artist Ann Coomber, featuring a sculpture inspired by Inverewe.

A family walk across the manicured lawns in front of Crathes Castle. Two young girls run in front of an older couple. Big yew hedges can be seen in the background.

Aberdeenshire: 3-day itinerary

From a garden masterpiece in Ellon to a fairytale castle in Alford, there’s so much to discover in Aberdeenshire.

A view of the exterior of Crathes Castle, showing the elevation with a clock high on the tower. A flag flies from the castle roof. Tall trees with red and orange leaves stand either side of the lawn.
10 Jul 2018

A ‘Hollywood blockbuster’ castle

Travel writer Robin McKelvie and family discover all that a ‘proper’ castle, Crathes, has to offer.

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