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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 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.

A bee perches on a purple, thistle-like flower head.
19 Jun 2024

Five senses of summer

As the summer sun graces us with its warmth, the air is alive with the gentle hum of bees, the vibrant dance of butterflies and the sweet scent of blooming flowers.

A close-up of a bright pink rose growing on a bush. It has a large flower with delicate, almost paper-thin, petals.
19 Jun 2024

The PLANTS project: National Plant Collections

We take a look at the 17 National Plant Collections held within the National Trust for Scotland and highlight our quest to care for these plants for future generations.