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An oil painting of a rowing boat moored at the side of a loch. It is sunset. There are mountains on the far side of the loch. Reeds and long grass grow along the banks.
4 Mar 2021

Relaxing Trust landscapes

Listen to a relaxing description of three beautiful landscape paintings in our care.

Bird's eye view of Brodie Castle, with the long driveway leading to it. The castle is surrounded by woodland.
2 Mar 2021

From tree to table at Brodie Castle

Habitat restoration, regenerating and recycling are all part of the planned 10-year forestry programme at Brodie Castle.

A mute swan swims across a smooth loch. It is all white apart from its orange and black bill. Its neck makes an S shape, and it holds its wings slightly out from its body, making it appear even larger.
1 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Culzean Country Park

From gardens and woodland, to ponds and the seashore, the rich diversity of habitats at Culzean support a wide range of animal and plant life.

Bare-branched oak trees grown on a small hillside, with a loch at the bottom. The branches are clearly reflected in the still water against the blue sky.
26 Feb 2021

Exploring winter woodlands

Rob Dewar explores the seasonal delights of walking in woodlands at several Trust places.

A small bird stands on a mossy rock with occasional blades of grass growing through. The bird has a golden and black speckled back, with a black tummy and small round head.
22 Feb 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Falls of Glomach

This remote Highland landscape is home to one of the highest waterfalls in Britain. The peatlands above the falls, including lochs and a river, as well as the amazing gorge welcome a wide variety of wildlife.

A person in a woollen hat is drilling into a rhododendron bush on a hillside overlooking a bay.
18 Feb 2021

Project Wipeout: controlling invasive plants

Over the last 6 months, the Trust has been making good progress on our plan to wipe out invasive plants at some of our places.

A drinks can left in a stream in a mountainous landscape.
16 Feb 2021

Scotland’s most famous glen to receive funding to improve visitor experience

If you love Glencoe and Glen Etive, you’ll be pleased to hear that a project which aims to empower tourists to explore the Glens responsibly is set to receive vital funding to help balance the needs of visitors, local people and the landscape.

Little green daffodil shoots poke through a thick blanket of snow.
16 Feb 2021

First signs of spring at Brodie Castle

The famous Brodie daffodils are beginning to poke their green shoots through the snow, showing that spring is well and truly on its way.

Bird’s-eye view looking down on a lawn with large topiary yew hedges to the right.
15 Feb 2021

Restoration of the topiary yew hedges at Crathes Castle

A new phase of restoration is starting soon on these ancient, iconic hedges.