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A woman is standing next to some dwarf birch trees on a mountainside, under a blue sky with some clouds.
29 Oct 2021

Restoring peatland at Mar Lodge Estate

Find out why and how we’re protecting and restoring peatland at Mar Lodge Estate NNR.

A woman is in a conservatory beside some tall indoor plants. She smiles at the camera.
28 Oct 2021

A day in the life of a ... Propagator

We meet Ingrid van Oostrom, Propagator at Culzean Castle & Country Park, to learn a little more about her fascinating and important role.

Carington Bowles and John Dixon, The Old Beau in an Extasy, 1773, Brodick Castle collections.
27 Oct 2021

The Age of Powder and Paint

From the absurd to the downright dangerous, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century hair and beauty treatments placed those in pursuit of the latest fashions at risk of serious illness – and even death.

A view of a large moorland area, with a large stone cairn in the distance. The sky is blue, with white fluffy clouds scudding across.
26 Oct 2021

Dig breaks new ground at Culloden

Archaeological work at the battlefield aims to shed more light on the battle.

22 Oct 2021

The Georgian House – a rich history of wine

Join our team in Edinburgh’s New Town for a closer look at the important part wine played when entertaining guests.

A close-up view of a northern emerald dragonfly, with a teal green body with yellow markings on its thorax. It is resting on some twigs, with its lacy wings spread out wide.
21 Oct 2021

Calling all dragonflies!

We’ve created new pools at Balmacara Estate in Wester Ross, to allow the rare northern emerald dragonfly to flourish.

A deep red, yellow and green ivy covers the walls of Crathes Castle. The ivy surrounds heraldic stone carvings on the walls.
19 Oct 2021

Crathes Garden blog #6: hope springs eternal

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the team have been working on in October, as well as a quick look at some prep work for next year’s display.

A red and white speckled mushroom grows out of the grass.
18 Oct 2021

Fascinating fungi at Inverewe

This autumn, Inverewe has seen a bumper crop of fungi all around the 2000-acre heritage estate, creating a quirky spectacle for visitors.

17 Oct 2021

The psychology of the Highland Charge

The Highland Charge was a battlefield tactic synonymous with the Jacobites, which was used to great effect against the Government armies.