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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.

A pink cone-shaped mushroom grows on a lawn, with a grand stately home in the background.
18 Nov 2021

The strange case of the Strathy Strangler

Join Trust ranger Roddy for a look at the mushrooms which have made Haddo House lawn their home.

A red squirrel sits on the woodland floor, its fluffy tail curled behind it. The sun shines through the squirrel's fur, making it almost glow against the rust-coloured leaves on the floor.

Autumn wildlife

With the nights getting darker and the days chillier, now’s the perfect time to head outdoors to catch sight of some of Scotland’s most iconic creatures, big and small, at National Trust for Scotland properties.

A woodland path, covered in fallen orange leaves, wends through trees. A rocky bank rises to the right of the path.

Highlights of the season

Colourful, evocative and full of interest, autumn is a spectacular time to head outdoors – with a feast of experiences to enjoy at Trust properties around the country.

Close-up of a sculpture and flowers in a garden setting
3 Nov 2021

For peat’s sake, it’s time for compost ban

Global charities call for urgent ban on the use of peat in compost to tackle climate crisis.

3 Nov 2021

A wedding present to Ben Lawers

A couple from Killin has donated over a thousand pounds from their wedding guests to the Trust.

A group of people stand and sit on a cliff top. In the background are dramatic cliffs and a blue sea, with white waves crashing against the rocks.
1 Nov 2021

Joint call on delivering for nature and climate at COP26

We’re standing alongside our partners to call on world leaders to make COP26 a success for climate.

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