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A mountainous landscape with a snow-capped mountain in the distance under a blue sky.

10 Jul 2018

Summing up species

We carry out a lot of work to monitor Scotland’s wildlife, and this summer we’re taking part in Chris Packham’s UK-wide Bioblitz campaign.

A group of young children sit on the grass around an old tree with a very large trunk. The boy in the middle holds a framed poster up to the camera.

6 Jul 2018

Going wild at Leith Hall

We’re running a project to get school pupils involved in planting wildflowers in Aberdeenshire.

Two people stand on a viewpoint area, looking down a sunny Glencoe. The Three Sisters tower to the left of the photo.

22 Jun 2018

Scaling the heights for new species

Our botanists go to extreme lengths to protect Scotland’s flora.

A night-image photo of a wildcat perching on a large fallen branch.

21 Jun 2018

Working with wildcats

We’re playing our part in protecting the wildcat.

Three people stand next to each other in a room with lots of framed photographs on the wall. On the left is a smiling young woman; in the middle is an older man with black rimmed glasses; and on the right is a tall, smiling man in a suit.

19 Jun 2018

Doors open on new Pollok Gallery

We’re adding to Glasgow’s awesome art scene.

A woman crouches in a rose bed, surrounded by rose plants almost up to her shoulders. There are deep pink and white flowers on the shrubs surrounding her.

15 Jun 2018

Growing the next generation of gardeners

With a UK-wide shortage of gardeners, we’re playing our part in growing the next generation of horticultural heroes in a brand new gardening apprentice scheme.

A large group of people stand outdoors at night, looking towards a brightly lit stage. Beside them are trees, lit with bright blue lights.

11 Jun 2018

Giving Scottish talent a stage at Upside Doon

We’re providing a platform for Scottish musicians at the Upside Doon festival in Alloway.

A middle-aged man with shoulder-length brown hair gestures with his hands held wide to the camera. He wears a pale purple shirt and a blue buff around his neck.

7 Jun 2018

Boxing the Hill House

We have a brave plan to Box the Hill House and save it for future generations.

A woman holds a tape measure across the width of a tapestry screen, whilst a man stands behind making notes in a book. Both wear purple conservation gloves.

4 Jun 2018

Revealing our collections ... and our stories

Project Reveal is one of the most ambitious digitisation projects in Scotland.