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A small waterfall tumbles into a burn. On either side are large rhododendron bushes and other trees and shrubs.
14 Apr 2021

Crarae Garden versus the forces of water

Discover how water and climate change are shaping Crarae Garden.

Daffodils carpet the grounds in front of Brodie Castle. The trees in front of the castle are bare.
19 Mar 2021

Brodie’s blooming marvellous springtime display

Brodie Castle’s daffodils are bursting into bloom all around the estate. Here’s the story behind the green-fingered Scottish soldier who left a global legacy that’s still enjoyed by so many today.

A narrow-headed ant on a small branch of a tree.
18 Mar 2021

Small but significant – saving the narrow-headed ant

Find out what we’re doing at Mar Lodge Estate to save the quirky and rare narrow-headed ant.

A man is standing on a steep-sided mountain. The tops of the mountains in the background are under cloud.
18 Mar 2021

A landscape of hope

We celebrate the regeneration of the landscape at Mar Lodge Estate in a new book.

A small bird faces the camera, standing on small green plants by some rocks. It has a black and white head and neck, with a brown back and white tummy. It also has orange legs.
12 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Rockcliffe

​This attractive stretch of coastline is a National Scenic Area and includes a mosaic of different habitats​. An island bird sanctuary, wildflower meadows, rocky seashore and woodland create a home for a wide variety of wildlife.

A red squirrel stands on a tree stump in a wood. Its long bushy tail hangs over the side of the stump. Its long whiskers and little claws on each paw can be clearly seen.
12 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Threave Garden & Estate

Threave’s wonderful garden and wider estate are a haven for wildlife all year round. The nature reserve is one of Scotland’s most biodiverse and includes a Special Protection Area for breeding waders and wintering wildfowl.

A man plants a bare-stemmed apple tree in a garden. There is a high red brick wall behind him.
11 Mar 2021

Replanting apple trees at the Hill House

Gardener Gavin Smith has been hard at work replanting the orchard in the top garden.

A close-up of a skylark standing in a grassy field. It has pale, golden brown feathers with a cream tummy. It has a raised crest on top of its head.
5 Mar 2021

A battle for survival on Culloden Moor

This spring, there is a battle for survival taking place on Culloden Moor – not the story of the Jacobites this time, but our beautiful skylarks.

A wildflower border in a garden, with a lot of red poppies and other pink and blue flowers.
5 Mar 2021

New meadow planting is a sensory delight at Brodie Castle

Increasing the biodiversity of the Brodie estate, while adding colour and scent, is all part of the plan behind the ongoing meadow planting.