The 12 Plants of Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, the PLANTS project team pick 12 of their favourite seasonal plants that they saw during their inventories this year.
Lichen at Corrieshalloch Gorge NNR
The consistently damp, shady and undisturbed conditions of the gorge create the perfect habitat for nearly 300 species of lichen alone.
Timesliders resource hub
These resources are for schools who have enrolled in the 2025 Timesliders programme taking place at Drum Castle, Garden and Estate.
New ten-year plan for protecting St Kilda
We have created a new plan to help us care for St Kilda, focusing on the Trust’s wider strategic objectives of conservation, engagement and sustainability.
Plant of the month: Sequoiadendron giganteum
While inventorying the plant collection at Holmwood this summer, the PLANTS team were particularly struck by one (very large) plant: the giant redwood.
Teacher events
We offer training courses, events and other learning opportunities for teachers and learning professionals.
Traditional Christmas decorations at Castle Fraser
We’re celebrating the festive season at Castle Fraser this year with our decorations taking a leaf out of the history books!
The PLANTS project: reflections on Inverewe
Philippa Holdsworth (PLANTS Inventory Team Manager North) reflects on auditing the unique site of Inverewe Garden.
We got married at Haddo House
For many of our wedding couples, their venue of choice holds a special place in their hearts. Jack and Rachael were no exception. Here they explain what drew them to Haddo House.
Gladstone’s Land and a conspiracy of witches
Gladstone’s Land was once home to an investigator in the Scottish witch trials of the late 16th century.
What if a new National Park wasn’t only on land?
The Trust’s Director of Conservation and Policy believes the Scottish Government’s approach to new National Parks should look seawards as well as landwards. Here’s why.
Plant of the month: Cotinus coggygria
While auditing the garden at Crathes Castle, Niki Douglas (Inventory Officer for the PLANTS project) was impressed by the beauty of the smoke bush.
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