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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crathes Garden blog #4: carnivorous plants and new discoveries
Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the garden team have been working on at Crathes in August, as well as taking a closer peek at some new discoveries.