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Many white plastic plant labels lie in a tray. Some have plant names and soil already on them.
14 Oct 2022

Right plant, right place?

Here is our second update and behind-the-scenes look from the PLANTS Project Manager, Dr Colin McDowall.

A close-up view of a branch of a fire bush, with many red and pink leaves.
13 Oct 2022

Autumn in our gardens

Fantastic foliage and an abundance of fruit make our gardens wonderful places to visit this autumn.

Two smiling girls wearing raincoats stand side by side. In one hand each holds a large set of fallen leaves, which they've posed with above their heads like an umbrella.
13 Oct 2022

Get active this autumn

The evenings may be drawing in but don’t let that keep you indoors. There are adventures for all ages to be had across Scotland this season.

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.

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.

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 Sept 2022

The architecture of decay

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

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