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Restoration of the topiary yew hedges at Crathes Castle
A new phase of restoration is starting soon on these ancient, iconic hedges.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: West Affric
The wild and beautiful landscape of West Affric has much to offer wildlife, with its native forest, beautiful lochs and rugged moorland.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Inverewe
Over 800 hectares of open moorland, woodland and shoreline offer excellent opportunities for discovering the natural history of Wester Ross. Although this area is known as the wildest landscape in the UK, it remains home to a wide variety of animals, birds and insects, all year round.
Scotland’s missing habitat – restoring montane woodlands at Mar Lodge Estate
Find out more about the work currently underway at Mar Lodge Estate to restore this key upland habitat.
Make your own bird feeder
Chris from our Gardens team shows you how to make simple bird feeders to encourage birds to your garden.
Mountain sandwort in decline on Ben Lawers NNR
Detailed monitoring of mountain sandwort, a rare arctic-alpine plant which grows high on Ben Lawers, has shown a worrying decline.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Ben Lawers
Ben Lawers NNR is teeming with wildlife – from tiny insects to Scotland’s largest mammal, the red deer. A number of species have especially adapted to the extreme mountain conditions.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Balmacara Estate
From mixed woodland to an outstanding scenic coastline, the whole estate supports a wide variety of wildlife.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Torridon
The variety of wildlife at Torridon is astonishing – there’s something here for everyone’s interests, from the tiny and feathered to the (very) large and hairy!