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Aerail view of a woodland with dying trees and some green trees
22 Apr 2021

A heritage response to a contemporary pathogen

How the team at Arduaine are tackling the complex felling operations of removing almost 900 trees in this beautiful west coast garden.

A low rainbow arches across a loch, with mountains behind.
21 Apr 2021

The insect life of Creag an Lochain

At Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Creag an Lochain has an outstanding flora which supports an abundance of insect life.

A grass path leads between two colourful flowerbeds towards an old castle. Tall trees grow either side and an old stone wall runs along the right-hand side.
20 Apr 2021

Trust gardens – from the ground up

We take expert care of many of Scotland’s most beautiful and important gardens so the whole nation can enjoy them.

A view of a large moorland area, with a large stone cairn in the distance. The sky is blue, with white fluffy clouds scudding across.
19 Apr 2021

275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden – films

A chance to watch the four films created for our online event commemorating the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden.

A portrait of a young Georgian woman, seated beneath a tree with a tall mountain on the backdrop. She wears a long white dress with a blue shawl, and holds a red ribbon in her hands. She is wearing several bracelets, one of which has a small portrait framed on it. She is looking to the side, with a slightly wistful expression on her face.
31 Mar 2021

Princess Marie of Baden (1817–88)

Join Regional Curator Sarah Beattie for the latest post looking at the lives of the Hamilton family and the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.

A family of two adults and two children walk along a path in Glencoe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.

Top 10 tips for visiting our countryside places

Our countryside teams across Scotland have come up with their top 10 tips to help you make the most of the time you spend in the great outdoors.

Daffodils carpet the grounds in front of Brodie Castle. The trees in front of the castle are bare.
19 Mar 2021

Brodie’s blooming marvellous springtime display

Brodie Castle’s daffodils are bursting into bloom all around the estate. Here’s the story behind the green-fingered Scottish soldier who left a global legacy that’s still enjoyed by so many today.

A narrow-headed ant on a small branch of a tree.
18 Mar 2021

Small but significant – saving the narrow-headed ant

Find out what we’re doing at Mar Lodge Estate to save the quirky and rare narrow-headed ant.

A man is standing on a steep-sided mountain. The tops of the mountains in the background are under cloud.
18 Mar 2021

A landscape of hope

We celebrate the regeneration of the landscape at Mar Lodge Estate in a new book.

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