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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.

Two people a large dog on a lead run along a woodland path, away from the camera. The sun shines through the trees, casting shadows behind the people.
14 Oct 2021

Why we love the National Trust for Scotland

In our 90th anniversary year, hear from our wonderful team about some of the things they love most about the places we care for all across Scotland.

A view from a grassy hillside, looking down over a horseshoe-shaped bay that glistens blue in the sunlight. A few buildings can be seen close to the shoreline.
14 Oct 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 5

Join our archaeologist for a wonderfully evocative look at some of her highlights from the 2021 season on St Kilda as well as the necessary preparation work for winter.

14 Oct 2021

What’s up at the Tenement House?

Read a review of a visit to the Tenement House and find out what there is to see and do.

A close-up view of a rhododendron bush growing beside a driveway that leads up towards Fyvie Castle, seen in the background.
13 Oct 2021

Project Wipeout has arrived in the North East

Work to remove invasive plant species at a series of Trust sites has now started to move into Aberdeenshire this autumn.

A red squirrel sits on a log, framed by two branches. It holds its front paws up in front of its white tummy.
13 Oct 2021

The real hibernators

Join Trust ranger Roddy for a look at which animals hibernate at our properties across the North East of Scotland.