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A view of the stone bridge over the River Tay in Dunkeld.
13 Jul 2020

Perthshire

There is much more to ‘Big Tree Country’ than woods and forests.

A man stands outside a stone garden outbuilding at a table. He is holding a large bouquet of purple and white flowers with ferns and leaves. A large vase stands on the table in front of him.

How to make a hand-tied bouquet

Join Fyvie Castle gardener Stuart Stockley for a tutorial on how to create your very own beautiful hand-tied bouquet.

Two shallow dishes, one with two scoops and one with three scoops of vanilla ice cream. A jar of colourful sprinkles is at the top of the image.

Mairi Sawyer’s ice cream

Food blogger Claire Jessiman makes a deliciously simple summer treat, without using an ice cream maker.

A close-up of a stone statue, standing against a blue sky background. The statue is of a kilted man, wearing a sporran and bonnet, and carrying a sword at his side.
27 May 2020

Teaching resources on Scotland’s history shared online

Resources are now available on Google Classroom to support online teaching during COVID-19.

Three children in bunny outfits running in front of a large house.
22 May 2020

An eggs-cellent use of our Easter egg mountain

When the coronavirus pandemic cancelled our Easter egg hunts, we needed to find homes for 38,000 chocolate treats.

24 Apr 2020

National Gardening Week

Green thumbs get your spades ready! National Gardening Week runs from 27 April until 3 May.

A blackbird perches on the very top of a spruce pine. Its bright yellow beak is wide open in song.

A spotter’s guide to spring: for families

We’ve put together a spring spotter’s sheet which you can use in your garden, on your daily walk or (if you can’t get out) from your window – see how many things you can spot!

13 Apr 2020

In the vegetable garden at Brodie Castle

Head Gardener Ed Walling plants brassicas in the vegetable garden.

A man holds out a hanging basket in front of him. It is planted with purple and yellow flowers.

How to make a spring hanging basket

Plant up a hanging basket with colourful bedding plants this spring.

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