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An orange and black butterfly perches on a tall purple flower.
5 Aug 2020

Highlights of Brodie Castle’s grounds in August

Come and explore this rare example of an early 18th-century formal designed landscape – a great place to wander and relax!

Two puffins standing on a grassy cliff edge on St Kilda.
31 Jul 2020

Seabird conservation

Find out how we’re monitoring seabirds on the remote St Kilda archipelago.

A peat bog landscape, with a large pool of water and mossy hummocks and reeds sticking out. Mountains can be seen in the distance.
24 Jul 2020

Peat bogs: windows to the past – preserving the future

On International Bog Day, we take a look at our peatlands and our work to protect these vitally important habitats.

The interior of a summerhouse, with a ceiling decorated in an intricate pattern with pine cones.
16 Jul 2020

175 years of the Bavarian summerhouse at Brodick Castle

We take the opportunity to celebrate the history of this iconic building as it reaches an impressive 175 years old this year.

A mountain landscape, with tall mountains creating an almost-bowl effect. Boulders, rocks and small scrubs are strewn across the base.
3 Jul 2020

Torridon – an enchanting wilderness of water and rock

Seamus MacNally explains why Torridon is so special and why it must be protected for future generations to enjoy.

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.

An osprey looking straight at the camera
29 Jun 2020

Spotlight on breeding ospreys at Threave in new film project

The osprey conservation programme will feature in a film project, which will be shown at Threave Garden & Estate in 2021.

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.

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