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Creature feature: shag
Shags are possibly the strangest looking of our seabirds, but they’re truly fascinating to watch.
Baby Big 5 ... and friends
We’ve put together a gallery of some Scottish baby animals as a bit of escapism this spring!
From times of adversity
Adversity for gardeners is not a new concept – an old saying reminds us that ‘every flower must grow through dirt’.
Highlights of spring
The change of season at the spring equinox – when days start to lengthen and the earth seems to be stirring – heralds the time when we can all start to plan, look forward and dream.
The wild side
St Abb’s Head bursts into life as spring arrives, reawakening all the senses.
Blooming gorgeous: primrose
Primroses add a splash of colour to the woodland around the Mire Loch and the sea braes after a dull winter.
Award-winning Garden Apprentice at Crathes Castle Garden
National Trust for Scotland Garden Apprentice recognised as Student of the Year by the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society.
Creature feature: wheatear
The wheatear proudly holds the title of having the longest migration of any small bird in the world, and visits St Abb’s Head each spring and autumn.
Blooming gorgeous: snowdrops
Beneath the trees, look out for a pale swathe of snowdrops – a sure sign that spring is on its way.