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An image of montane willow trees on a mountainside with other mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
2 Nov 2024

Endangered mountain trees make a comeback in Scotland

Endangered mountain trees and shrubs are making a comeback in Scotland, a study by the University of Stirling has shown.

A grid showing photos of different plants to grow in your garden to attract birds
1 Nov 2024

The PLANTS project: top 12 plants for birds

The PLANTS project team recommend 12 of the best plants for attracting birds to your garden.

A bride and groom embrace in the gardens of Haddo House.
28 Oct 2024

Tartan traditions: Louise and Michael’s timeless Haddo House wedding

Louise and Michael’s Haddo House wedding blended tartan traditions, family and Scottish heritage for a joyful late summer celebration.

A stack of round shortbread biscuits are piled on a wooden chopping board, sprinkled with white sugar. A biscuit snapped into four pieces lies on the work surface in the foreground. A bowl of red berries and a red and yellow rose are in the blurred background.

Recipe: Jasmine’s shortbread from Mackintosh at the Willow

Create buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with this simple recipe by Jasmine Spears, head pastry chef at Mackintosh at the Willow.

A wicker basket stands on an outdoor picnic table, filled with apples and apple muffins in paper cases.

Recipe: Joyce’s apple muffins from Haddo House

Joyce at Haddo House shares her apple muffin recipe in time for apple season. Try them at home this autumn.

A view of a wide Scottish glen, with snow-capped mountains that are partially covered on the lower slopes by thick pine forests.
3 Oct 2024

The wild transformation of Mar Lodge Estate

As we approach the National Lottery’s 30th birthday, our Conservation Manager at Mar Lodge Estate shares how their support has had a significant impact on Scottish wildlife.

A man in a waterproof coat and a warm hat kneels down in a field and looks carefully at a clump of purple heather.
23 Sept 2024

Meet the Makers: Paul from In The Heather

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. In this story we meet Paul McParland, the owner of In The Heather jewellery company.

Inverewe House and garden on a sunny day. A curved path runs round the outside of the lawn in front of the house. Wooden benches are positioned along the edge of the path.
20 Sept 2024

Inverewe House herbaceous border restoration

The team at Inverewe Garden have completed a project to restore the flower bed in front of Inverewe House.

Two hotdogs are displayed on a wooden chopping board. Both are drizzled with a white sauce and have onions and chilli piled on them.
10 Sept 2024

Meet the Supplier: Brigston & Co

Meet Euan and Claire, the founders of Brigston & Co, who produce handmade hotdogs for our cafés across Scotland.

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