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A red squirrel sits on a leafy woodland floor, surrounded by orange and brown fallen autumn leaves. A chunky twig lies in the foreground. The squirrel appears to be resting its front paw on its hind leg. Its long tail is stretched out behind it.

12 Oct 2022

Why we love Threave

Team members from Threave Garden & Estate share some of the reasons why they love working at this special place in South-West Scotland.

A large red-capped toadstool with a white stalk grows on a mossy woodland floor. It has little white specks scattered across its cap.

12 Oct 2022

Autumn fungi at Corrieshalloch Gorge NNR

A kaleidoscope of colour can be seen not only in the changing leaves of the trees, but also in the wide array of fungi on the ground.

Large trees are lit up in blue, red and white light at night time.

6 Oct 2022

Brodie Illuminated 2022

Experience a different way of seeing Brodie Castle and the surrounding estate during a magical light show this November.

A close-up image detailing the medieval painting of a knight's torso, wearing armour and holding a sword across his body.

5 Oct 2022

Crathes painted ceilings project: delicate work progressing

With the conservation of the Room of the Nine Nobles and the Stair Chamber now complete, we take a look at their history, the conservators’ process and some early findings.

The library at Haddo House, a large and light room with bookshelves from the floor to the ceiling along the walls, low hanging chandeliers, and tables and chairs. There is a portrait of a woman in a long dress hung above a fireplace.

4 Oct 2022

Places for book lovers: the best libraries of the Trust

Discover some of the best libraries at National Trust for Scotland places, from cosy townhouse rooms to castles with towering shelves and hidden chambers.

A close-up photo of a section of brown bark, with yellow-ish swirls creating a pattern all over it.

30 Sep 2022

The architecture of decay

Roddy Hamilton, ranger from the North East region, shares an unexpected discovery near Crathes Castle.

A plant bed at ground level, set beside a tarmac pathway, is dominated by a plant of spiny slender foliage. At the ends of the long spines the plant is green, but towards the centre they are a scarlet red.

30 Sep 2022

Plant of the month: Fascicularia bicolor

Among the several fascinating plants at Inverewe Garden, you will find many specimens of Fascicularia bicolor. Our PLANTS team uncovers the intriguing colours hidden in its leaves.

A view of a garden, filled with colourful flower beds and lush green shrubs and trees. On the lawn area, some patio tables and chairs are set out for tearoom visitors.

29 Sep 2022

Willpower: the importance of writing your Will

Gifts in Wills, also known as legacy gifts or charitable bequests, are incredibly important to our charity’s conservation work across Scotland. James Inglis, Partner at MacRoberts LLP, answers a few questions about making or updating Wills.

A close-up of a statue of a water nymph standing in the centre of a fountain with water falling around her.

28 Sep 2022

Why we love Greenbank Garden

Hear from our Greenbank team, as well as many visitors, about what makes this green oasis in the Southside of Glasgow so special.

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