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A neat paved path runs between two very full herbaceous borders in a garden, with an umbrella-shaped laurel tree standing at the end of the path. Two gardeners are at work in the beds, clearing some of the vegetation.
27 Oct 2022

Crathes Garden blog #18: Bedtime stories

Our expert garden guide takes a look at how Crathes Castle Garden is ‘put to bed’ as winter approaches.

A pyramid of pumpkins is displayed on wooden boards in front of a grey stone wall.

Halloween hidden secrets

From wood carvings and photographs to tales of ghostly goings-on, there are links to Halloween – long celebrated in Scotland – at many of our properties.

A mountainous landscape with a snow-capped mountain in the distance under a blue sky.
26 Oct 2022

Why we love Ben Lawers NNR

From nationally rare plants to incredible views (and maybe even some purple tongues!), here are just some of the reasons that we love Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.

A man crouches on a footpath that runs through a glen alongside a burn, with tall mountains all around. He wears a waterproof jacket and walking boots.
25 Oct 2022

20-year project milestone for path manager Bob

Bob Brown has worked for two decades on a major path project in Torridon, and it’s now nearing completion.

A group of people walk along a path through a wildflower area of a garden. The man in front points out something ahead of them. In the foreground is a fountain pool.
25 Oct 2022

Introducing our Annual Review 2021–22

We have published our Annual Review 2021–22. Find out the story behind it.

A view of a deep cave in a cliff, seen from the sea on a sunny day. The cliffs have remarkable basalt columns.
24 Oct 2022

Protecting our geodiversity and geoheritage

Find out more about our new geodiversity policy, which sets out how we will continue to care, share and speak up for Scotland’s magnificent geodiversity and geoheritage.

A woman dressed all in blue outdoor clothing bends down to a tree sapling she is planting on the grassy bank beside a river.
19 Oct 2022

Woodland restoration project underway on Glen Geldie

The Glen Geldie Woodland Project on Mar Lodge Estate is one of our most ambitious habitat restoration schemes to tackle climate change.

The Glenfinnan landscape, including Glenfinnan Monument, Viaduct and Loch Shiel
18 Oct 2022

Cuts could cost our heritage dear

Stuart Brooks, Director of Conservation and Policy, reflects on some of the current challenges facing our conservation efforts.

17 Oct 2022

Maud Sulter exhibition at Pollok House

We are proud to present a new exhibition of the work of internationally renowned Glaswegian-Ghanaian artist Maud Sulter (1960–2008) at Pollok House in Glasgow.