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A purple-flowered rhododendron grows in amongst pine trees and ferns in a densely planted area.
19 Oct 2020

Project Wipeout spreads south

Work to get rid of invasive plants at properties is now underway at Brodie, Brodick and Culzean.

A pine woodland with blue sky above. A close-up of a large tree trunk at the left hand side.
14 Oct 2020

Spotter’s guide: Plants of the pinewood

There is plenty to see at Britain’s largest National Nature Reserve. As you enjoy a walk along one of the many paths on the Mar Lodge Estate, see how many of these wild plants you can spot.

Large wooden sculpture in a woodland shrubbery.
12 Oct 2020

If you go down to the shrubbery today ...

In the shrubbery at Brodie Castle there’s an exciting selection of chainsaw wood carvings popping up week by week from October until January. Look out for the special dragon’s eggs too!

Two rows of topiary yew obelisks form an avenue in a formal garden.
7 Oct 2020

Highlight plants at Pitmedden Garden this autumn

As we move into autumn, the plants in the borders at Pitmedden are showing off their vibrant colours.

A boy is writing on some paper on top of a wall. There is an empty plastic 2 litre drinks bottle in front of him.

How to make your own rain gauge

We’ve taken inspiration from our amazing places to create fun outdoor projects for families to try at home.

The front cover of a booklet entitled Landscape and Place for Success. It features a large portrait photograph of the Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh, taken from above. The city of Edinburgh can be seen in the distance.
29 Sept 2020

Scotland’s Landscape Alliance launches ‘Landscape and Place for Success’

A new plan has been published, highlighting Scotland’s Landscape Alliance’s vision and some recommendations for change. Find out more about the Trust’s role in this important forum.

A boy is bent over looking back through his legs at a tree with no leaves on. There is a stone building behind and the sky is completely blue with no clouds.
29 Sept 2020

Can you estimate the height of a tree?

We’ve taken inspiration from some of our amazing places to create fun outdoor projects for families to try at home.

A view of a walled garden with bright purple flowers growing in the foreground. A collection of stone buildings can be seen behind the wall in the background. Cane wigwams are dotted across the flower beds. At the centre of the garden are some carved upright stones with text upon them, introducing the garden to visitors.
14 Sept 2020

Virtual garden tour: Fyvie Castle walled garden (part 2)

Join Fyvie Castle gardener Stuart Stockley as he takes you on another fascinating tour around the Walled Garden of Scottish Fruits, home to the largest collection of Scottish fruits and vegetables.

Close-up of red-green apples hanging from a tree, with Melrose Abbey in the background.

Heritage apples at Priorwood Garden

The orchard at Priorwood is home to over 70 varieties of apple – find out more about some of our favourites.

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