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The PLANTS project: celebrating Crathes Castle Garden
In August 2022, the PLANTS project north team tackled Crathes walled garden, with three weeks to catalogue the planting in the 4-acre historic garden.
A survey of ceramics
A survey of the Trust’s Chinese and Japanese ceramics has highlighted the many masterpieces in our collection.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Collections Care team
In the second instalment of 'Bringing Back the Binns' we hear about the extensive work being undertaken by the Collections Care team.
Digital detox holidays in Scotland
Enjoy a blissful, screen-free break at our holiday accommodation places with limited (or no) Wi-Fi.
Access to Staffa in 2023 and 2024
Our project to update the visitor infrastructure on Staffa National Nature Reserve continues in 2023 and 2024.
Plant of the month: Pterocarya fraxinifolia
The PLANTS team blog continues with a look at the beautiful Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia).
Around the world in our gardens
When you visit our gardens and estates you can travel the world! Gardens and Designed Landscape Manager, Chris, introduces us to some of the rare and unusual plants in our collection, from towering trees to flowering shrubs.
Running towards love – Marie and Tony’s story
We love to share real-life stories from our places. Find out how love blossomed between two runners at Crathes Castle, leading to their wedding in the same place.
Shrove Tuesday recipe – owl pancakes
Twit-twoo! For some family fun with a tasty treat at the end, try our marv-owl-ous recipe this pancake day.