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Aerial shot of Inverewe House surrounded by woods and with the shoreline of Loch Ewe.
6 Jul 2020

10 behind-the-scenes ways we protect Scotland

We’re famous for stately homes and historic buildings. But we do so much more than that. Here are 10 behind-the-scenes examples of the way the Trust protects Scotland’s heritage and boosts local communities.

A view from inside a tunnel, looking out to a garden area with a water feature and plant beds.
2 Jul 2020

Virtual garden tour: Brodie Castle Playful Garden

Join Brodie Castle Head Gardener, Ed Walling as he takes you on a tour around the extraordinary Playful Garden

A gravel path leads through the centre of a walled garden, with colourful flower beds either side. A stone urn stands in the middle of the path a little way ahead. Wooden climbing supports stand in the bed.
1 Jul 2020

Virtual garden tour: Threave Garden

Enjoy a quiet stroll through the stunning Threave Garden. Discover many incredible displays throughout, admire the colourful summer borders, and explore the fabulous Victorian walled garden.

The walled garden at Brodick Castle
29 Jun 2020

Virtual garden tour: Brodick Castle walled garden

Enjoy a quiet stroll through the stunning walled garden at Brodick Castle, featuring a new border design filled with exotic and delicate plants.

A man stands outside a stone garden outbuilding at a table. He is holding a large bouquet of purple and white flowers with ferns and leaves. A large vase stands on the table in front of him.

How to make a hand-tied bouquet

Join Fyvie Castle gardener Stuart Stockley for a tutorial on how to create your very own beautiful hand-tied bouquet.

Lines of trees and bluebells on Canna
26 Jun 2020

Dawn chorus walk on Canna

Our rangers on Canna got up very early to record the delightful dawn chorus in early summer.

A leather handbag shaped like a sporran, with a tweed middle panel. It has a long thin shoulder strap. It has a label declaring it is made from official Harris tweed.
25 Jun 2020

Meet the Makers: Anthony Wright from Barrhead Leather

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland – find out more about them in this new series.

Box hedging surrounds gravelled areas with plants (lots of lavender) and a stone statue of an angel. A stone outbuilding is in the background.
16 Jun 2020

Virtual garden tour: Fyvie Castle walled garden

Join Fyvie Castle gardeners Stuart Stockley and Gordon Thomson, as they take you on a fascinating tour around the Walled Garden of Scottish Fruits, home to the largest collection of Scottish fruits and vegetables.

A sundial sits on a mown path in a garden, with trees around the edge. A bush with bright orange flowers is directly behind the sundial.
16 Jun 2020

Virtual garden tour: Brodie Castle shrubbery

Join Brodie Castle Head Gardener Ed Walling as he takes you on a relaxing tour round the beautiful shrubbery.

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