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6 Jul 2022

Staffa, a humbling island

Rachel, one of our rangers on Staffa, shares her experience of being a part of this captivating little Scottish island, and observes the puffins and the people around her.

A close-up of a shrub, covered with very pale pink rose-like flowers.
6 Jul 2022

Project to document 100,000 rare and exotic plants begins

The PLANTS project will categorise and conserve a range of species of plants across the Trust’s 39 gardens.

A view of an old stone mill with a large water wheel at the side. The walls have exposed brickwork and the roof is made of orange tiles.
6 Jul 2022

Why we love Preston Mill

Hear just some of the reasons why this quirky mill in East Lothian is such a special place.

A plump and furry bumblebee perches on some grass. It has yellow and black stripes with a white bottom.
5 Jul 2022

Mining bees – why do they mine?

Our ranger in the North East takes a look at the world of bees. There are many species in addition to the popular bumblebee for us to discover and enjoy.

A circular pool is surrounded by a low box hedge in a pretty walled garden. Behind the pool are roses trained against a wall and trellises with climbing plants.
4 Jul 2022

Summer in our gardens

Our gardens are a feast for all the senses in the summer months – from the heady scent of roses to the spectacular rainbow of lilies and poppies.

A blond highland cow stands in a meadow with Culloden Visitor Centre in the background.
4 Jul 2022

Behind the scenes this summer

Our expert teams have been working on some fascinating projects to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage.

1 Jul 2022

Glencoe turf house keeps heritage building skills alive

The recreation 17th-century turf house was created using traditional materials, tools and techniques.

1 Jul 2022

Multilayered stories of a Chinese porcelain vessel

In the collection at Brodick Castle, there is a Chinese porcelain vessel embellished with striking decoration. Look closer, and even more striking is how many layers of stories are hidden beneath.

A group of pink lupins grow in a border. Clusters of pink-purple flowers grow all the way up their chunky stems.
28 Jun 2022

Crathes Garden blog #14: Lovely lupins

This month, our expert garden guide takes a look at one of the most eye-catching plants to be found at Crathes: the lupins.