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A view looking along a deep, woodland gorge towards a waterfall. A suspension bridge spans the gorge above the waterfall.
8 Mar 2021

First look at Corrieshalloch plans

Find out how we plan to improve facilities at Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve.

A close-up of a skylark standing in a grassy field. It has pale, golden brown feathers with a cream tummy. It has a raised crest on top of its head.
5 Mar 2021

A battle for survival on Culloden Moor

This spring, there is a battle for survival taking place on Culloden Moor – not the story of the Jacobites this time, but our beautiful skylarks.

A close-up view of a sunlight recorder, which consists of a glass ball (rather like a crystal ball) mounted on a sundial-type frame. A metal structure half encircles it, with markings on it to chart the sun's progress.
4 Mar 2021

Come rain or shine – Inverewe’s weather station

The Inverewe gardening team take daily weather recordings for the Met Office to help improve forecasting accuracy and climate modelling.

An embroidered bedspread on a single bed. The design includes Mackintosh-style roses.
2 Mar 2021

Jane Younger and art

To mark Women’s History Month, we take a closer look at Jane Younger, sister of Anna Blackie of the Hill House, Helensburgh.

Bare-branched oak trees grown on a small hillside, with a loch at the bottom. The branches are clearly reflected in the still water against the blue sky.
26 Feb 2021

Exploring winter woodlands

Rob Dewar explores the seasonal delights of walking in woodlands at several Trust places.

A person in a woollen hat is drilling into a rhododendron bush on a hillside overlooking a bay.
18 Feb 2021

Project Wipeout: controlling invasive plants

Over the last 6 months, the Trust has been making good progress on our plan to wipe out invasive plants at some of our places.

A young girl, wearing a Santa hat, sits at a white table, writing. Craigievar Castle and a shaped yew tree can be seen through the window in the background.
17 Feb 2021

The daft days

To celebrate the 12 days of Christmas, also known as the ‘daft days’, we arranged some virtual workshops to encourage the next generation of bards.

A wedding ceremony taking place in the garden at Crathes Castle. The bride and groom exchange vows under a green arch, watched by rows of guests seated on chairs.

Top 6 garden party weddings

Secret gardens hidden behind stone walls, sweeping staircases, colourful flower beds and magnificent trees – our gardens offer the perfect backdrop for outdoor weddings.

16 Feb 2021

Behind the scenes at Culloden Battlefield

Culloden Battlefield’s new Estate Manager, Catriona McIntosh, explains how she plans to continue the care of this important, iconic and culturally significant place.