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A view of the mountain Ben Lomond, from the west side of Loch Lomond. A large area of the lower slopes has been marked out with a red line. Pine trees and bracken grow in the foreground.
19 Nov 2020

Woodland regeneration project at Ben Lomond

Work is nearing completion on an exciting woodland regeneration project on the lower Ptarmigan slopes of Ben Lomond.

A large seal lies on some large pebbles and stones on a beach. It has a creamy, blotchy tummy, and a darker head. It appears to be waving one flipper at the camera.
18 Nov 2020

Where to spot seals in Scotland

They’re one of Scotland’s best-loved animals and one of our wildlife ‘Big Five’ – but where are the best places to spot seals?

A golden-leaved tree in autumn in front of a high walled garden.
10 Nov 2020

Preparing your garden for winter – tips from Geilston Garden

An overview of some of the tasks undertaken by our expert gardeners to prepare Geilston Garden for winter.

A view across Glen Lui in the summer sunshine, where a calm river meanders through a pinewood.
6 Nov 2020

Protecting our heritage from insensitive development

The Trust is calling for proposals for new Permitted Development Rights to be rejected, as they will reduce planning oversight and put our most valued heritage at risk.

A wooded landscape with mountains in the background, all under a blue sky.
5 Nov 2020

Positive prospects for precarious plants

We’re carrying out two exciting rare plant conservation projects for twinflower and alpine blue sow thistle at Mar Lodge Estate.

A purple-flowered rhododendron grows in amongst pine trees and ferns in a densely planted area.
19 Oct 2020

Project Wipeout spreads south

Work to get rid of invasive plants at properties is now underway at Brodie, Brodick and Culzean.

A pine woodland with blue sky above. A close-up of a large tree trunk at the left hand side.
14 Oct 2020

Spotter’s guide: Plants of the pinewood

There is plenty to see at Britain’s largest National Nature Reserve. As you enjoy a walk along one of the many paths on the Mar Lodge Estate, see how many of these wild plants you can spot.

Large wooden sculpture in a woodland shrubbery.
12 Oct 2020

If you go down to the shrubbery today ...

In the shrubbery at Brodie Castle there’s an exciting selection of chainsaw wood carvings popping up week by week from October until January. Look out for the special dragon’s eggs too!

Two rows of topiary yew obelisks form an avenue in a formal garden.
7 Oct 2020

Highlight plants at Pitmedden Garden this autumn

As we move into autumn, the plants in the borders at Pitmedden are showing off their vibrant colours.