Spotter’s guide: Wildflowers

From lowlands to meadows across the country, brightly coloured wildflowers announce the arrival of spring at National Trust for Scotland properties. How many can you find in gardens and parks near you?

Jeff Waddell, Senior Natural Heritage Advisor at the Trust, is a botanist and fascinated by wildflowers. His top identification tip is to ‘count petals – the number and colour are a good way to learn the different types of wildflowers’.