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A photograph of a garden with a T junction gravel path and trees and shrubs on either side.
26 Jul 2024

The PLANTS project: Leith Hall’s Rock Garden

After spending time in the inspirational rock garden at Leith Hall, Valeria Soddu, Inventory Officer for the North PLANTS Team, shares some of the plants she discovered and their history.

A smiling man stands on a footpath that runs through a glen alongside a burn, with tall mountains all around. He wears a waterproof jacket and walking boots, and is holding the straps of his rucksack.
25 Jul 2024

Launch of our annual Footpath Fund appeal

We’ve launched our annual Footpath Fund appeal to raise funds to support the maintenance and repair of more than 300 miles of paths.

A rocky island with some grass and water in front with lots of seabirds flying around it.

Six habitats the Trust is committed to saving

The Trust’s newly published Plan for Nature identifies six habitats we will prioritise for conservation.

A close-up of several blue poppies growing in a flower bed.
12 Jul 2024

The PLANTS project: Branklyn’s Meconopsis

One of the features of Branklyn Garden are its blue poppies (Meconopsis). The PLANTS team shares some of the collection highlights.

An ink and colour drawing of white and chrysanthemums in white and yellow with green and red leaves. A blue and white checked border sits atop the drawing.
8 Jul 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #8 – Chrysanthemum: at the eastern fence

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

A half open orange lily with brown speckles on the outer petals.
8 Jul 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #7 – Lily: a delicacy

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

A group of school children hold a drawing of Brodick Castle, while studying it and appearing to discuss what they see.
5 Jul 2024

Workforce for the Future project creates new trail at Brodick

A group of primary school children from Arran have created an inspiring indoor tour at Brodick Castle and a new interpretation trail in the surrounding country park.

1 Jul 2024

The PLANTS project: Year Two findings

As year two of the Trust‘s PLANTS project draws to a close, Project Manager Colin McDowall shares three exciting discoveries from across our gardens.

A range of fossils are displayed on a dark felt mat on a table in a museum.
26 Jun 2024

Step back in time and discover Scotland’s prehistoric past

The Trust will take visitors on a journey through time to explore the prehistoric history of the town where famous Scots geologist Hugh Miller was born. Join one of our new Fossil Walks this summer to follow in his footsteps.