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30 Nov 2021

Winter wildlife

The coldest season of the year brings change not only to the landscape but also to the wildlife that inhabits it, with many species readily seen at Trust properties.

A group of people stand around a small earth trench at the side of a large field. They hold various digging implements.
29 Nov 2021

Thanks to our long-serving volunteers

Our Chief Executive offers his congratulations to our volunteers receiving long service awards in 2021.

A robin perches on a snow-capped wooden fence post, with the snow-covered mountains of Glencoe in the background.
29 Nov 2021

Winter highlights

Bracing but full of wonder, winter’s seasonal splendour can be enjoyed at a host of Trust places. Just remember to wrap up warm!

A woman stands on a heather-covered hillside strewn with boulders. Behind her is a deep wide glen and steep, snow-pocketed mountains. The sky is heavy.
26 Nov 2021

A day in the life of a ... Conservation Manager

Follow a day in the life of Shaila Rao, who considers herself lucky to combine her passion with her job at the spectacular Mar Lodge Estate.

An aerial view of Pitmedden Garden, revealing the 6 distinct and colourful parterre gardens. A large stone house stands at the far end of the garden with tall trees around the perimeter.
26 Nov 2021

Pitmedden and the box dilemma

The gardens community has been discussing the challenges of maintaining centuries-old garden designs as well as protecting them against pests and the changing climate.

26 Nov 2021

Distillery dig unlocks whisky history

Trust archaeologists reveal more details from their recent dig at the old site of The Glenlivet Distillery, including an exciting find.

25 Nov 2021

Hannah Lorimer and the pursuit of education

The next in our series of articles by university students is a story about a determined 19th-century woman, who spent her life in the pursuit of knowledge.

A close-up view of a Fascicularia plant, which has a tiny blue bud-shaped flower at the centre, surrounded by spiky red petals or leaves. Those red spikes are surrounded by darker green leaves.
25 Nov 2021

Crathes Garden blog #7: challenges

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the team have been working on at Crathes in November.

24 Nov 2021

Medieval Dollar Glen: farmland or hunting park?

Archaeological excavations have revealed new meaning in the landscape of medieval Dollar Glen.