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Tam o’ Thatcher: thatching the historic Bachelors’ Club
We are re-thatching the roof of the Bachelors’ Club, the site of Robert Burns’s social club in the 18th century.
Corncrake numbers soar on Canna
We have recorded a promising increase in the corncrake population on Canna, after years of low numbers.
Recipe: Ivor’s brownie traybake from Newhailes
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies from Head Chef Ivor Clark at Newhailes. Dark, milk and white chocolate blend perfectly to create a gooey centre.
Endangered mountain trees make a comeback in Scotland
Endangered mountain trees and shrubs are making a comeback in Scotland, a study by the University of Stirling has shown.
The PLANTS project: top 12 plants for birds
The PLANTS project team recommend 12 of the best plants for attracting birds to your garden.
O Christmas Trees!
James Hannaford, Head Gardener at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, gives us the lowdown on his five festive favourite Christmas trees.
Report shows Bannockburn proposals to be ’unacceptable’
A professional report commissioned by the Trust reveals that a planning submission was submitted to Stirling Council for a horse-trotting track on the site of the historic Bannockburn Battlefield, and the council’s assessment of it is ‘fundamentally flawed’.
Archaeological dig at Culloden Battlefield
Combining traditional tools and new techniques, archaeologists and volunteers have begun a remarkable dig at Culloden Battlefield.
Recipe: Elizabeth’s lemon drizzle cake from Drum Castle
Simple to make and delicious to eat, try out this recipe at home from Elizabeth Hirst at Drum Castle.