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A black and white photo of St Kildan islanders posing for a group photo with Edwardian tourists. They are sitting on or around a stone wall, with a steep hillside rising behind them.
23 Jul 2018

Photography on the Edge: Part 2

Photographs that returned to the mainland from St Kilda reinforced myths about its people and were used to market the island.

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.

Aberdeenshire: 3-day itinerary

From a garden masterpiece in Ellon to a fairytale castle in Alford, there’s so much to discover in Aberdeenshire.

16 Jul 2018

Chris Packham shares his love of Scotland

Chris Packham, naturalist and wildlife presenter, has recently embarked on a new campaign.

Two children duck as they play beside a miniature model of Brodie Castle in a play area.
16 Jul 2018

Bringing play to Brodie

Here is a garden with a difference – discover Brodie Castle’s Playful Garden.

A group of people sit on a grassy cliff top and examine what's inside a quadrat.
12 Jul 2018

Chris Packham’s UK Bioblitz – nature reserves are not enough!

Naturalist and wildlife presenter Chris Packham embarks on a new campaign: a huge Bioblitz, visiting almost 50 sites in just 10 days.

A view of the exterior of Crathes Castle, showing the elevation with a clock high on the tower. A flag flies from the castle roof. Tall trees with red and orange leaves stand either side of the lawn.
10 Jul 2018

A ‘Hollywood blockbuster’ castle

Travel writer Robin McKelvie and family discover all that a ‘proper’ castle, Crathes, has to offer.

A view of Culzean Castle and the steep cliffs from the beach. A group of children clamber over the rocks at the tide line.

Ayrshire & Arran: 2-day itinerary

From the birthplace of Scotland’s National Bard to the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, there’s so much to discover in Ayrshire & Arran.

A statue of a water nymph stands in the middle of a round pool in a walled garden.

Glasgow: 2-day itinerary

From a peaceful urban oasis to an early 20th-century time capsule, there’s so much to discover in Glasgow.

An artist’s impression of the Hill House Box​
4 Jul 2018

Donations reach £1 million for Hill House appeal

£500,000 is still needed to hit the Hill House appeal target.