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.
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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.
Trust pays tribute to Culloden champion
We are very sorry to hear of the death of Professor Christopher Duffy, who tirelessly championed the protection of Culloden Battlefield. His contribution to the site and Jacobite studies will be sorely missed.
Storm damage: one year on
As the one-year anniversary of devastating storms Arwen and Corrie approaches, we’re launching a tree appeal to support storm damage recovery.
Why we love Glencoe
Members of our team and visitors share some of the reasons why they love this very special National Nature Reserve.
Contesting Landscapes: A Hymn to the Banished
Part 3 in the series. We are delighted to be working with the artist Annalee Davis on the creative intervention ‘Contesting Landscapes of Distraction’ at Balmacara Estate, which will explore the complex shared histories of the Scottish Highlands and Barbados.
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