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10 Sept 2021

Tales from the Trust's teams #4: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park

Join our teams from around the Trust to hear about some of their interesting stories from their daily working lives. Our final instalment comes from Kate Sampson at Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, with ‘The Force of Nature’.

A gate bisects a path in a woodland on a sunny day.
8 Sept 2021

Tales from the Trust’s teams #2: Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

Join our teams from around the Trust to hear about some of their interesting stories from their daily working lives. This time we meet Roddy Hamilton, at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate.

7 Sept 2021

Scallop shell moth beds in at Inverewe

The exquisitely patterned scallop shell moth, which is rare to Scotland, has been spotted at Inverewe Garden for the first time.

Two adult golden eagles perch on a rocky ledge, beside a rather scrawny looking eagle chick in a nest.
1 Sept 2021

The golden eagle – the true bird

Join our Highlands ranger for a closer look at these impressive birds, whose beauty is perfectly complemented by the landscapes in which they live.

Red squirrel jumping across a tree in Crathes Castle Estate
1 Sept 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Crathes Castle Estate

At Crathes Castle there are great nature trails and even better wildlife! The large estate covers a varied landscape, with woodland, rolling fields, formal gardens and ponds.

An underwater shot of a basking shark, in blue water, swimming with its mouth wide open.
31 Aug 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 3

Join our Seabird and Marine Ranger on St Kilda for a look at some of his seasonal highlights so far.

A man with a backpack on looks across a sloping grassy field, flanked by a variety of trees in full leaf. At the bottom of the field is House of Dun. The sun is rising over the House and field, and the man is in shadow while the landscape is cast in early golden sunlight.
31 Aug 2021

My favourite Trust trees

Join Trust ranger Roddy for a look at his favourite trees from across the North East of Scotland, as he explores our deep connection with them.

A view of the walled garden at Crathes Castle, looking towards the castle diagonally across a square flower bed. Shaped yew hedges surround a square pool at the centre of the bed, with colourful flower beds around the border. Gravel paths run along the outside.
25 Aug 2021

Planting for the planet

Cutting-edge materials combine with age-old techniques as our gardeners lead the way on sustainable practices that will keep our grounds and landscapes thriving.

24 Aug 2021

Wasps – a picnic ruined

Join Trust ranger Roddy to take a look at why wasps often have a bad reputation, especially towards the end of summer.