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3 Sept 2021

Our Glencoe turf house is taking shape

See how our replica 17th-century turf house build at Glencoe is going.

A view of an immaculately kept walled garden with a circular feature in the centre, surrounded by a circle of low box hedging. Large square flower beds can be seen in the background before an old stone garden wall.
2 Sept 2021

Why we love Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

Meet the wonderful team who care for the walled garden at Drum Castle, Garden & Estate.

A man in a pink shirt and pale brown trousers crouches beside a rock garden, with many different types of green plants growing around him. Tall trees can be seen in the background.
2 Sept 2021

A day in the life of a ... Property Manager/Head Gardener

We meet Jim Jermyn from Branklyn Garden for a glance at what a typical day may look like at this beautiful place.

Two adult golden eagles perch on a rocky ledge, beside a rather scrawny looking eagle chick in a nest.
1 Sept 2021

The golden eagle – the true bird

Join our Highlands ranger for a closer look at these impressive birds, whose beauty is perfectly complemented by the landscapes in which they live.

Red squirrel jumping across a tree in Crathes Castle Estate
1 Sept 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Crathes Castle Estate

At Crathes Castle there are great nature trails and even better wildlife! The large estate covers a varied landscape, with woodland, rolling fields, formal gardens and ponds.

An underwater shot of a basking shark, in blue water, swimming with its mouth wide open.
31 Aug 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 3

Join our Seabird and Marine Ranger on St Kilda for a look at some of his seasonal highlights so far.

A man with a backpack on looks across a sloping grassy field, flanked by a variety of trees in full leaf. At the bottom of the field is House of Dun. The sun is rising over the House and field, and the man is in shadow while the landscape is cast in early golden sunlight.
31 Aug 2021

My favourite Trust trees

Join Trust ranger Roddy for a look at his favourite trees from across the North East of Scotland, as he explores our deep connection with them.

A man in an orange high-vis jacket and a white hard hat stands beside railings on a pier. A grassy slope rises behind him.
30 Aug 2021

A day in the life of the ... Isle of Canna Harbourmaster

We meet Donald Mackenzie, the harbourmaster on the island of Canna in the Hebrides, who shares an insight into this unique job within the Trust.

A view of Falkland Palace from the gardens on a sunny summer's day. A stretch of green lawn ends in a collection of different trees and shrubs. Behind those the stone walls of the palace are visible, with the tower stretching up into the blue sky.
30 Aug 2021

The Great Eight at Falkland Palace & Garden

Naomi Webster, Visitor Services Supervisor at Falkland Palace & Garden, tells us about some of the things she loves at this place.

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