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A view of the walled garden at Crathes Castle, looking towards the castle diagonally across a square flower bed. Shaped yew hedges surround a square pool at the centre of the bed, with colourful flower beds around the border. Gravel paths run along the outside.
25 Aug 2021

Planting for the planet

Cutting-edge materials combine with age-old techniques as our gardeners lead the way on sustainable practices that will keep our grounds and landscapes thriving.

24 Aug 2021

Wasps – a picnic ruined

Join Trust ranger Roddy to take a look at why wasps often have a bad reputation, especially towards the end of summer.

Three people stand on a grassy hillside overlooking Loch Lomond. The man on the left holds an oval mirror, which shows the reflection of the man in the middle, holding the lapels of his tweed jacket. The lady on the right holds a circular mirror to show a reflection of her face.
23 Aug 2021

Experimental theatre comes to Ben Lomond

For one day only, experience a new experimental theatre production, Ùrlar, along the Ardess Hidden History Trail at Ben Lomond.

A family walk across the manicured lawns in front of Crathes Castle. Two young girls run in front of an older couple. Big yew hedges can be seen in the background.
19 Aug 2021

Why we love Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

Join our fantastic property team for a glimpse behind the scenes at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate.

Rows of wooden letter blocks, used for printing, are lined up in special wooden cases.
19 Aug 2021

Keeping the craft alive at Robert Smail’s Printing Works

We take a look at the essential role our compositor plays at this hands-on place in Innerleithen.

A rare of tall, slender carnivorous plants grow beside a pool in a garden. The plants are shaped a bit like long, thin trumpets, and are growing in a bed of white moss.
18 Aug 2021

Crathes Garden blog #4: carnivorous plants and new discoveries

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the garden team have been working on at Crathes in August, as well as taking a closer peek at some new discoveries.

A leaflet from the 1970s featuring the copy: Let it be. on the left. On the right is a photo of a kilted man standing on a rock by a Highland loch.
17 Aug 2021

Reaching Out – engaging with our audiences over the years

With the help of our archive collections, this article takes a look at the ways the Trust has communicated with our supporters over the years.

A man and woman standing near a coastline hold a National Trust for Scotland omega sign
16 Aug 2021

Trust grateful for Simon Fraser’s support

We pay tribute to Vice-President Simon Fraser.

16 Aug 2021

E A Hornel exhibition comes to Drum Castle

Drum Castle is hosting an exhibition which enables visitors to see through the eyes of acclaimed Scottish artist, Edward Atkinson Hornel.