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Crathes Garden blog #22: 1066 and all those rabbits
This month, our expert garden guide takes a look at the not-so-cute population of rabbits at Crathes, and the problems they are causing in the walled garden.
Storm Otto causes significant damage at Fyvie Castle
The historic Racquets Court building at Fyvie Castle has been severely damaged by strong winds that felled trees across the estate.
The PLANTS project: celebrating Crathes Castle Garden
In August 2022, the PLANTS project north team tackled Crathes walled garden, with three weeks to catalogue the planting in the 4-acre historic garden.
A survey of ceramics
A survey of the Trust’s Chinese and Japanese ceramics has highlighted the many masterpieces in our collection.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Collections Care team
In the second instalment of 'Bringing Back the Binns' we hear about the extensive work being undertaken by the Collections Care team.
Digital detox holidays in Scotland
Enjoy a blissful, screen-free break at our holiday accommodation places with limited (or no) Wi-Fi.
Access to Staffa in 2024 and 2025
Our project to update the visitor infrastructure on Staffa National Nature Reserve continues in 2024.
Plant of the month: Pterocarya fraxinifolia
The PLANTS team blog continues with a look at the beautiful Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia).
Around the world in our gardens
When you visit our gardens and estates you can travel the world! Gardens and Designed Landscape Manager, Chris, introduces us to some of the rare and unusual plants in our collection, from towering trees to flowering shrubs.