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A stone lantern is surrounded by tall grasses and plants with cream flowers.
26 May 2023

The PLANTS project: an artist’s garden at Broughton House

Our PLANTS project inventory officer shares some of her findings after spending time in the inspirational garden at Broughton House.

A group of razorbills (that look a little like thin penguins!) sit on a rock, with the sea in the background.
22 May 2023

Why we’re objecting to the Berwick Bank windfarm

Whilst supportive of offshore wind generation, we have concerns about the site of a proposed windfarm off St Abb’s Head NNR.

A view of Glencoe, with the golden sun shining through the dark clouds at the far end. The road snakes through the bottom of the glen, as towering mountains rise either side.
15 May 2023

Red deer in Glencoe

Director of Conservation & Policy Stuart Brooks explains how the Trust is managing this iconic species in the glen.

A smiling young girl sits on a rocky shore, holding up a stuffed toy puffin in front of her.
3 May 2023

Nine-year-old Evie knits for seabirds appeal

Inspired by the Trust’s Save Our Seabirds appeal, nine-year-old Evie enlisted her school and village to help raise funds.

1 May 2023

Reviving Inverewe’s stonework gem

An historic walled border at the home of Inverewe Garden’s creators has been the focus of an expert restoration project, to protect it for the future and allow colourful replanting of the beds.

A close-up of a small plant with white flowers that have yellow centres. The green leaves are feathery and the stalks are furry.
28 Apr 2023

Crathes Garden blog #24: Renewal

As spring brings the reappearance of lots of horticultural delights, our expert garden guide takes a look at the special role of a garden, a place where art and science meet.

Box hedging lines white gravel paths in a walled garden. Shaped trees stand at path corners, and a stone urn with white roses is at the end of one path.
28 Apr 2023

The PLANTS project: giants of Drum Castle

The PLANTS team blog continues, with a look at the diverse plant collection that the North team have have discovered while working at Drum Castle.

A wooden tower made up of a tall pole with a structure at the top stands in front of a scaffold-clad building.
26 Apr 2023

A new home for house martins

One of Scotland’s first house martin towers has been constructed at Craigievar Castle! Ranger Roddy explains why a new home is so important for these birds.

Bluebells flowers amongst fern leaves with a view behind out to sea.

Spotter's guide for families: Wildflowers

Our grounds are filled with colourful wildflowers. How many of these can you find on a walk near your home?