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Meeting the new PLANTS project team
An introduction to the new PLANTS project team for our places across Edinburgh and the East, recruited in April 2023.
Treshnish Isles join the Trust
The Treshnish Isles have joined the portfolio of special places in our care.
Over 100,000 trees planted for woodland restoration
The first phase of planting for the Glen Geldie Woodland Restoration Project is complete.
Three favourite summer plants for the senses
Are your garden plants a treat for sight, touch and smell? In this PLANTS project blog, Valeria Soddu (PLANTS Inventory Officer) picks three plants to engage your senses.
The PLANTS project: initial findings
Project Manager Dr Colin McDowall shares some initial findings from the PLANTS project after its first year.
A three-step plan for starting a compost heap
The garden team at Leith Hall share their tips on composting and sustainable gardening.
Crathes Garden blog #25: Mostly native
This month, our expert garden guide enjoys a birdsong walk through Crathes Garden & Estate, and spots some horticultural treats along the way.
How high can a tree grow?
Within the botanical community there is a small group who scour the mountains for the highest altitudinal record of each species of plant. We take a look at some of their recent findings.
Seabirds, camera, action!
We would love you to submit photos of seabirds carrying fish at any National Trust for Scotland place. This will help us monitor what food seabirds are finding to feed their chicks.