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A three-step plan for starting a compost heap
The garden team at Leith Hall share their tips on composting and sustainable gardening.
Crathes Garden blog #25: Mostly native
This month, our expert garden guide enjoys a birdsong walk through Crathes Garden & Estate, and spots some horticultural treats along the way.
How high can a tree grow?
Within the botanical community there is a small group who scour the mountains for the highest altitudinal record of each species of plant. We take a look at some of their recent findings.
The Portfolio Review
The Portfolio Review documents what the Trust has in its care, and how this might evolve to benefit our charitable purpose.
Apple of our eye – new garden sculpture for Brodick Castle
Commonwealth Games artist Robert Coia has created an apple sculpture using timber from a fallen oak tree within Brodick Country Park.
Father’s Day green gift guide
For a gift that gives more this Father’s Day, why not dedicate a tree, create new memories together in our beautiful places ... or buy some new sustainable socks!
Young explorers can access historic places for just £1
The National Trust for Scotland – along with Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses – has announced £1 entry to over 600 historic places across Scotland for Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders.
The volunteer experience at the Tenement House
To round off Volunteers Week, we meet our team of volunteers at the Tenement House, who bring unwavering commitment and enthusiasm in helping us share the stories of Glasgow.
Seabirds, camera, action!
We would love you to submit photos of seabirds carrying fish at any National Trust for Scotland place. This will help us monitor what food seabirds are finding to feed their chicks.