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Close up of portrait of a young Bonnie Prince Charlie
2 Feb 2021

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s early years

Bonnie Prince Charlie has captured people’s imaginations throughout the centuries. Here we take a look at his childhood.

A close-up of a small plant growing on a rock, surrounded by clumps of snow. It has small waxy leaves close to the base, with reddish pods at the top of green stems.
1 Feb 2021

Mountain sandwort in decline on Ben Lawers NNR

Detailed monitoring of mountain sandwort, a rare arctic-alpine plant which grows high on Ben Lawers, has shown a worrying decline.

A mountain ringlet butterfly perches on a tuft of grass, its wings spread wide. It is mostly brown but has an orange stripe at the edge of each wing, with brown spots in.
28 Jan 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Ben Lawers

Ben Lawers NNR is teeming with wildlife – from tiny insects to Scotland’s largest mammal, the red deer. A number of species have especially adapted to the extreme mountain conditions.

A red squirrel perches on a lichen-covered branch, nibbling a nut held between its two front paws.
28 Jan 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Balmacara Estate

From mixed woodland to an outstanding scenic coastline, the whole estate supports a wide variety of wildlife.

An otter emerges from a stream onto a grassy bank with buttercups. Its brown fur is wet and sleeked back.
28 Jan 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Torridon

​The variety of wildlife at Torridon is astonishing – ​there’s something here for everyone’s interests, from the tiny and feathered to the (very) large and hairy!

A very round and furry, dark brown water vole sits on its back legs and nibbles at a blade of grass. It holds the blade in its front paws, which have very long claws.
28 Jan 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Kintail

​This beautiful stretch of West Highland landscape includes towering mountains, a rocky coastline and salt marshes. As a result, it is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

A red squirrel sits on a branch of a birch tree in woodland. It holds a nut in its front paws. Its long, red, bushy tail is held up behind it.
27 Jan 2021

Red squirrels at Threave

Red squirrel conservation work is taking place at Threave Garden and Estate, giving visitors, staff and volunteers the opportunity to enjoy meeting this wonderful animal.

A black and white photo of a bride and groom performing a handfasting ceremony. They hold lengths of fabric between them and tie a knot in the centre. A smiling man in a kilt stands between them, as the officiant, holding a large book.
26 Jan 2021

Handfasting wedding ceremonies

Ever wondered where the expressions ‘tying the knot’ and ‘bound for life’ come from? Well … it’s the age-old Celtic ritual of handfasting!

A black and white photo of a young man working on a sculpture of a cherub-type figure. He holds a small stone chisel and is working on the figure's hand. The statue and the man appear to be looking at each other eye to eye.
22 Jan 2021

The Lorimer archives

Enjoy a brief overview of the Lorimer archive collection held at Kellie Castle.