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A woman crouches in a rose bed, surrounded by rose plants almost up to her shoulders. There are deep pink and white flowers on the shrubs surrounding her.
15 Jun 2018

Growing the next generation of gardeners

With a UK-wide shortage of gardeners, we’re playing our part in growing the next generation of horticultural heroes in a brand new gardening apprentice scheme.

A small, dark brown butterfly with orange markings around the side of the wings, perches on a blade of grass, glistening with dew.
15 Jun 2018

Over a century of biological recording at Mar Lodge Estate

Our Assistant Ecologist Andrew Painting takes us through some of the notable species found at Mar Lodge Estate.

A woman stands by a path at the entrance to a glen, surrounded by long dry grass. Behind her rise pointed mountains, with cloud hovering over the summits.
4 Jun 2018

Reforesting Glen Rosa

We’re working to bring native woodland back to Glen Rosa on Arran.

Close-up of a golden eagle, showing its head, huge beak and upper body.
13 Apr 2018

Spring finally arrives at Mar Lodge Estate

Paul Bolton, Head Ranger at Mar Lodge Estate is pleased to see the season’s change at the Trust’s biggest property.

28 Mar 2018

Brodick Castle and the tale of the plant hunters

Many plants collected by plant hunters over 100 years ago can be seen in Trust gardens today.

A view of the exterior of the Orangery at Culzean, resembling a stone-framed conservatory with large windows. It has a crenellated roof. Bright yellow flowers grow in a circular bed in the foreground.
15 Mar 2018

The Orangery renovation at Culzean

The Orangery at Culzean is currently being renovated and will re-open in time for Easter 2018.

A plan of the North Walled Garden at Culzean Castle, showing some of the proposed new features. The two inset images show the sundial and one of the orchard spaces.
26 Feb 2018

North Walled Garden renovation at Culzean

A project is underway to transform the North Walled Garden at Culzean into a productive and attractive space.

A view of an avenue of clipped yew trees on either side of a manicured lawn. A stone fountain stands at the centre. Woodland can be seen in the distance.
25 Feb 2018

500 years of Scottish garden history

Gardens, whether large or small, their policies and wider designed landscapes are dynamic works of art.

Conserving natural capital: the Trust’s peatlands

Since we look after so much peat bog and woodland, the Trust has an important role to play in storing carbon.