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A view of the walled garden at Crathes Castle, looking towards the castle diagonally across a square flower bed. Shaped yew hedges surround a square pool at the centre of the bed, with colourful flower beds around the border. Gravel paths run along the outside.
25 Aug 2021

Planting for the planet

Cutting-edge materials combine with age-old techniques as our gardeners lead the way on sustainable practices that will keep our grounds and landscapes thriving.

24 Aug 2021

Wasps – a picnic ruined

Join Trust ranger Roddy to take a look at why wasps often have a bad reputation, especially towards the end of summer.

A rare of tall, slender carnivorous plants grow beside a pool in a garden. The plants are shaped a bit like long, thin trumpets, and are growing in a bed of white moss.
18 Aug 2021

Crathes Garden blog #4: carnivorous plants and new discoveries

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the garden team have been working on at Crathes in August, as well as taking a closer peek at some new discoveries.

A close-up view of the forked upper branches of an oak tree. A white scar runs all the way down the left branch.
13 Aug 2021

Lightning strikes 100-year-old tree at Ben Lomond

Our ranger tells us about the damage that lightning has caused to one of the oak trees at Ben Lomond.

A view of a garden path, running beside a flower bed bursting with plants and colour! Lots of purple and pink flowers grow in the foreground. Running parallel to the path is a tall stone garden wall.
9 Aug 2021

Colour across the seasons at Malleny Garden

Our volunteer gardener Bob offers a closer look at some of the stunning blooms that can be seen during the year at Malleny Garden, on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

A close-up view of a large eagle, swooping over water to land. Its wings are spread wide and its yellow talons are clutched beneath it.
14 Jul 2021

The eagle with the sunlit eye

We take a look at the history of the national reintroduction programme for the sea eagle (also known as the white-tailed eagle), and our charity’s important role in that.

A small brown and yellow bird sits on a narrow twig, against a dark background. It looks like a small finch.
8 Jul 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Corrieshalloch Gorge

Corrieshalloch Gorge shows the formidable forces of nature at their most impressive, and is home to a wide range of wildlife.

Four people sit in a RIB, heading across the sea away from an island beach. They wear life jackets and are smiling.
7 Jul 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 2

Enjoy the next instalment from our St Kilda ranger team, who have settled back into island life and are carrying out important monitoring work.

A large badger walks beside a long, moss-covered log in woodland, in very low light.
7 Jul 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Brodie Castle

​The large estate surrounding Brodie Castle is home to a rich variety of habitats, from formal gardens to ponds and natural woodland. Several trails and a couple of nature hides offer great opportunities to spot some wildlife during your visit.