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24 Jun 2022

Herons return to Inverewe

The wildlife of Inverewe had been heavily bombarded this winter by devastating Storm Corrie, and of special concern is the longstanding heron colony.

An otter sits on a grassy river bank, facing the camera so we can see its long whiskers. It has brown fur with a pale throat.
21 Jun 2022

The Fantastic Five

Our North East ranger introduces his new series of wildlife guides at our Aberdeenshire and Angus countryside places.

A view of a kitchen garden in full bloom, with various plots and beds separated by wooden posts or a see-through wrap. Bright orange flowers grow in the foreground, beside some onions, staked beans and a very leafy vegetable bed.
9 Jun 2022

Leith Hall Garden: time to nourish and flourish

Leith Hall’s kitchen garden is a rewarding place, especially in summer.

A close-up view of star-shaped little yellow flowers, growing close to the ground. They also have small green waxy-looking leaves.
6 Jun 2022

Summer highlights

The long daylight hours at this time of year provide a great opportunity to make the most of some wonderful seasonal sights.

A red admiral butterfly perches on a pink flower in Kellie Castle Garden, with a blue sky in the background.
6 Jun 2022

Summer wildlife

Scotland’s seas, skies, meadows and mountains are all brimming with activity as the warmest months of the year unfold.

Very colourful flower beds line a gravel path in a walled garden. In the background stands Crathes Castle.
25 May 2022

Crathes Garden blog #13: Dreams and practicalities

Our expert garden guide shares some spring highlights at Crathes and considers the careful balance in gardening between creativity and practicality.

A furry-looking bumblebee sits in a bright pink thistle head, with a long green stem.
19 May 2022

Weaving a floral tapestry at Pitmedden Garden

Here’s a guide to some of the plants you’ll see in our new floristic meadow at Pitmedden Garden in Aberdeenshire.

Two people sit on a grassy and rocky hillside. It appears very windy. They are setting up a bait station, which consists of a deep plastic tray with a little entrance hole at the side and a bait disc inside.
16 May 2022

From the edge of the world 2022 – part 4

Perfectly timed for Invasive Species Week 2022, in her latest blog our St Kilda ranger talks about some of the biosecurity work taking place to protect these very special islands.

A close-up of purple thistle flowers, with the green spiky globe beneath the flowerhead.

The thistle – Scotland’s national flower

The thistle is the flower of Scotland and one of its most recognisable symbols. Since King Alexander III, it has been Scotland’s national emblem.