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A view from high on a hillside looking down over the horseshoe-shaped Village Bay in St Kilda. The sea is blue and calm. A crescent of old stone houses can just be seen, a little way back from the shore.
26 Nov 2024

Trust experts to host talks at Highland Cinema

We’re partnering with Fort William’s Highland Cinema to host a series of talks this winter.

A close up of a holly branch with red berries

Festive flora

Wrap up warm against the chill of the season and explore the nature, beauty and heritage of our gardens this winter.

Two men sit on a hillside, surrounded by long grass. Ben Lawers rises behind them. The man on the left has long curly blond hair and a red beard; the man on the right has short dark hair. Both wear National Trust for Scotland fleeces.
21 Nov 2024

Dynamic duo return to save mountain plant habitats

We’ve bolstered our team at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve to conserve the collection of nationally rare and scarce mountain plant species.

A composite image of various plants, showing two large pics in the middle, and then three stacked each side to the left and right.
21 Nov 2024

The PLANTS project: 8 Inverewe plant highlights

Over three years, the PLANTS North team audited Inverewe Garden. In this post they share eight plants that sparked interest and discussion with visitors to the garden.

Two women stand looking at plants, one with a clipboard
12 Nov 2024

The PLANTS project: A day in the life

The PLANTS project concludes in 2025 after auditing plant collections across Trust gardens. Inventory Officer Lucrezia Rossi reflects on her role and her experiences over the last two and a half years.

A scenic landscape picture of Canna with sailboats in a harbour and hills in the background.
5 Nov 2024

Corncrake numbers soar on Canna

We have recorded a promising increase in the corncrake population on Canna, after years of low numbers.

An image of montane willow trees on a mountainside with other mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
2 Nov 2024

Endangered mountain trees make a comeback in Scotland

Endangered mountain trees and shrubs are making a comeback in Scotland, a study by the University of Stirling has shown.

A grid showing photos of different plants to grow in your garden to attract birds
1 Nov 2024

The PLANTS project: Top 12 plants for birds

The PLANTS project team recommend 12 of the best plants for attracting birds to your garden.

Dad and son choose a Christmas tree on the farm, two Christmas trees. The dad pushes a large tree in a wooden cart and the son a smaller tree in a wooden cart.

O Christmas Trees!

James Hannaford, Head Gardener at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, gives us the lowdown on his five festive favourite Christmas trees.