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A man on a hillside uses a huge net to try and survey butterflies
31 Jul 2025

Scarce butterflies surveyed by returning ranger

Perthshire native Angus Todd has been on the hunt for an elusive butterfly species at some of the region’s most picturesque spots.

Two people stand on a boat, with one about to launch a drone.
30 Jul 2025

A bird’s-eye view of the gannet colony at St Kilda

The first drone census at St Kilda has revealed the islands are now home to the world’s largest gannet colony.

A woman crouches down next to tools and buckets in bogland.
25 Jul 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season

Jackie tracks the life of Charles Edward Stuart – known to many by the nickname of Bonnie Prince Charlie – after the events of the Battle of Culloden. 

Glencoe under a stormy sky. A river meanders through a valley between two hills, with some purple heather in the foreground.
9 Jul 2025

Encouraging responsible access to the countryside

We are sharing some guidance on responsibly visiting our countryside locations after a record-breaking year.

Adventures for all

Whether you’re after a five-minute meander or a multi-day marathon, here are some of our suggestions for the best places to enjoy a walk or a wander this summer.

Eleven gardeners stand at Threave Garden, holding shovels, spades and rakes.
25 Jun 2025

Threave School celebrates 65 years of growing great gardeners

The Threave School of Heritage Gardening is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a special reunion in July.

A group of children follow an adult ranger along a narrow path in woodland, with sun streaming through the canopy.
20 Jun 2025

Outdoors with our rangers

Brodick’s Senior Ranger shares her experiences of introducing the country park’s Young Gnats Club to the joys of a dawn chorus.

Four people stand in a glen on the bank of a wide yet shallow river. They all hold digging tools, and are smiling at the camera.
6 Jun 2025

Habitat recovery project aids restoration of Glencoe’s biodiversity

The team at Glencoe are celebrating the success of a recent project that has helped restore biodiversity and bolstered climate resilience.

Man in high-vis clothing abseils down the steep sides of a deep gorge with a metal suspension bridge spanning the crevasse
5 Jun 2025

Defying gravity to manage invasive species

The Trust employs aerial specialists to help tackle invasive non-native plant species.