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16 Dec 2021

What mushrooms do in the winter

Join Trust ranger Roddy for a look into what mushrooms do at our places in winter – and discover this strangely festive-looking fungus!

A close-up view of a wreath hanging on a white door with glass panes. The wreath is made mostly from evergreen foliage, as well as some cones and berries.
16 Dec 2021

Crathes Garden blog #8: homage to trees

Join our expert garden guide for a look at the devastating impact of Storm Arwen on the garden and estate at Crathes Castle.

A mostly brown butterfly, with white spots around the edge of its wings, rests with its wings wide open on some bright green leaves.
15 Dec 2021

Recording ‘new’ species at Mar Lodge Estate NNR

A slave-making ant, a microscopic fungus and species affected by climate change are among the most recent additions to the Mar Lodge Estate species list.

A white fluffy seal pup lies near its grey mother on a stony beach.
13 Dec 2021

Seal pups at St Abb’s Head

Our ranger tells us a little more about our important work with the seal colony at St Abb’s Head NNR.

Winter wildlife

The coldest season of the year brings change not only to the landscape but also to the wildlife that inhabits it, with many species readily seen at Trust properties.

A robin perches on a snow-capped wooden fence post, with the snow-covered mountains of Glencoe in the background.

Winter highlights

Bracing but full of wonder, winter’s seasonal splendour can be enjoyed at a host of Trust places. Just remember to wrap up warm!

A woman stands on a heather-covered hillside strewn with boulders. Behind her is a deep wide glen and steep, snow-pocketed mountains. The sky is heavy.
26 Nov 2021

A day in the life of a ... Conservation Manager

Follow a day in the life of Shaila Rao, who considers herself lucky to combine her passion with her job at the spectacular Mar Lodge Estate.

A close-up view of a Fascicularia plant, which has a tiny blue bud-shaped flower at the centre, surrounded by spiky red petals or leaves. Those red spikes are surrounded by darker green leaves.
25 Nov 2021

Crathes Garden blog #7: challenges

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the team have been working on at Crathes in November.

A woman dressed in full winter gear stands almost at the summit of a snow-covered mountain, looking down towards a ridge path, with the glen far below. The sky is bright blue and the snow is glistening.
22 Nov 2021

Winter at its finest

Take a look at some of the seasonal highlights at Trust places across Scotland this winter.