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Out in the open: caring for a dress on open display
Textiles are fascinating and delicate objects. In the last of the Ramsay exhibition blogs, we explore the risks and considerations when displaying fabric outside of a case.
Corncrake numbers soar on Canna
We have recorded a promising increase in the corncrake population on Canna, after years of low numbers.
Recipe: Ivor’s brownie traybake from Newhailes
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies from Head Chef Ivor Clark at Newhailes. Dark, milk and white chocolate blend perfectly to create a gooey centre.
Home-grown treats at Christmas
We share a couple of ideas for plants that are easy to grow yourself, and some delicious recipes that use them.
Endangered mountain trees make a comeback in Scotland
Endangered mountain trees and shrubs are making a comeback in Scotland, a study by the University of Stirling has shown.
The PLANTS project: top 12 plants for birds
The PLANTS project team recommend 12 of the best plants for attracting birds to your garden.
O Christmas Trees!
James Hannaford, Head Gardener at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, gives us the lowdown on his five festive favourite Christmas trees.
Burns inspires young people to connect with museums
A group of primary schoolchildren from Ayr have created a new guided walk at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Cottage thanks to a new education project.
Report shows Bannockburn proposals to be ’unacceptable’
A professional report commissioned by the Trust reveals that a planning submission was submitted to Stirling Council for a horse-trotting track on the site of the historic Bannockburn Battlefield, and the council’s assessment of it is ‘fundamentally flawed’.