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Woman wearing a yellow raincoat and walking boots is crouched on the ground in a forest, picking fresh wild garlic leaves.

Spring is wild garlic season!

A sign that spring is here is the unmistakable smell of wild garlic growing in the woodlands. Discover where to forage for fresh leaves, how to identify wild garlic, and how to make a delicious wild garlic pesto.

A bride and groom stand kissing on a lawn in front of a grand stately home. A fountain is just behind them. The wind is catching the bride's long veil, blowing it away from her.
26 Jan 2022

A unique wedding at Haddo House

Find out more about Leanne and Dave’s very special wedding day, where even their four-legged guest received the red carpet treatment.

A large conifer tree has fallen in a woodland, lying across the ground. A person in a high-vis jacket stands near the tree and looks tiny in comparison.
23 Dec 2021

A guide to walks during the festive period at our North-East places

Our North-East ranger shares an overview of which trails at Trust places have re-opened following the recent storms, and which ones we ask you to avoid.

15 Dec 2021

Get active this winter

From family walks to some of Scotland’s most challenging mountaineering routes, we’ve plenty of options to get you out and about over the chilly months.

14 Dec 2021

Artists announced for Burns Big Night In 2022

We’re delighted to confirm the performers who’ll be making our online Burns celebration even bigger and better for 2022.

Scottish Christmas traditions

’Tis the season to be jolly! If you’re celebrating Christmas or Hogmanay in Scotland this year, there are lots of seasonal Scottish traditions that you can take part in – some of them old, some of them new.

A white, square, paper calendar is held by a bulldog clip at the top and displayed against a red background. It has a hessian tie around the bottom. The front cover says: This year 2022 will be a good year. At the bottom of the page it says: A calendar to grow with you - printed on seeded paper to plant and grow.
2 Dec 2021

Green gifts for the festive season

Take a look at our beautiful selection of gifts that are sure to make your loved ones AND the planet happy.

A lady with long blonde hair sits in Burns Cottage beside a wooden table with books and whisky on it. She wears a red tartan dress.
30 Nov 2021

Burns countdown begins

Take part in Burns Big Night In 2022 with your rendition of ‘To a Mouse’.

Winter wildlife

The coldest season of the year brings change not only to the landscape but also to the wildlife that inhabits it, with many species readily seen at Trust properties.