All Stories
Crarae Garden versus the forces of water
Discover how water and climate change are shaping Crarae Garden.
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.
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 landscape of hope
We celebrate the regeneration of the landscape at Mar Lodge Estate in a new book.
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.
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.
Replanting apple trees at the Hill House
Gardener Gavin Smith has been hard at work replanting the orchard in the top garden.
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.
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.