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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.
Why we love Glencoe
Members of our team and visitors share some of the reasons why they love this very special National Nature Reserve.
Dog-friendly holiday accommodation in Scotland
Our dog-friendly holiday properties, set in the finest locations, are ideal for your next trip away with your four-legged friend and are sure to set their tail wagging.
Crathes painted ceilings project: successfully completed
Our conservation specialists have now completed the intricate work on the historic painted ceilings at Crathes Castle.
Scary tales from our properties
We’ve searched for spooky stories and scary tales from our properties – they’re sure to give you goosebumps.
Plant of the month: Malus domestica ‘Annie Elizabeth’
In the heart of the garden of Broughton House can be found a charming, old apple tree.
Crathes Garden blog #18: Bedtime stories
Our expert garden guide takes a look at how Crathes Castle Garden is ‘put to bed’ as winter approaches.
Halloween hidden secrets
From wood carvings and photographs to tales of ghostly goings-on, there are links to Halloween – long celebrated in Scotland – at many of our properties.
Why we love Ben Lawers NNR
From nationally rare plants to incredible views (and maybe even some purple tongues!), here are just some of the reasons that we love Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.