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6 Sept 2021

The power of gifts in Wills

As we mark Remember a Charity Week (6–12 September) we will be celebrating all that we love about our places, and reflecting on how the support of gifts in Wills has enabled so much of our work to happen.

A view of an immaculately kept walled garden with a circular feature in the centre, surrounded by a circle of low box hedging. Large square flower beds can be seen in the background before an old stone garden wall.
2 Sept 2021

Why we love Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

Meet the wonderful team who care for the walled garden at Drum Castle, Garden & Estate.

A man in a pink shirt and pale brown trousers crouches beside a rock garden, with many different types of green plants growing around him. Tall trees can be seen in the background.
2 Sept 2021

A day in the life of a ... Property Manager/Head Gardener

We meet Jim Jermyn from Branklyn Garden for a glance at what a typical day may look like at this beautiful place.

An underwater shot of a basking shark, in blue water, swimming with its mouth wide open.
31 Aug 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 3

Join our Seabird and Marine Ranger on St Kilda for a look at some of his seasonal highlights so far.

A man in an orange high-vis jacket and a white hard hat stands beside railings on a pier. A grassy slope rises behind him.
30 Aug 2021

A day in the life of the ... Isle of Canna Harbourmaster

We meet Donald Mackenzie, the harbourmaster on the island of Canna in the Hebrides, who shares an insight into this unique job within the Trust.

A view of Falkland Palace from the gardens on a sunny summer's day. A stretch of green lawn ends in a collection of different trees and shrubs. Behind those the stone walls of the palace are visible, with the tower stretching up into the blue sky.
30 Aug 2021

The Great Eight at Falkland Palace & Garden

Naomi Webster, Visitor Services Supervisor at Falkland Palace & Garden, tells us about some of the things she loves at this place.

A view of the walled garden at Crathes Castle, looking towards the castle diagonally across a square flower bed. Shaped yew hedges surround a square pool at the centre of the bed, with colourful flower beds around the border. Gravel paths run along the outside.
25 Aug 2021

Planting for the planet

Cutting-edge materials combine with age-old techniques as our gardeners lead the way on sustainable practices that will keep our grounds and landscapes thriving.

Three people stand on a grassy hillside overlooking Loch Lomond. The man on the left holds an oval mirror, which shows the reflection of the man in the middle, holding the lapels of his tweed jacket. The lady on the right holds a circular mirror to show a reflection of her face.
23 Aug 2021

Experimental theatre comes to Ben Lomond

For one day only, experience a new experimental theatre production, Ùrlar, along the Ardess Hidden History Trail at Ben Lomond.

A family walk across the manicured lawns in front of Crathes Castle. Two young girls run in front of an older couple. Big yew hedges can be seen in the background.
19 Aug 2021

Why we love Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

Join our fantastic property team for a glimpse behind the scenes at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate.