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A single storey white painted cottage stands at the top of a stone pier, surrounded by a drystane wall. Bags of building materials are neatly stacked in front of the wall. Ministry of Defence buildings can be seen in the background, against the hillside.
8 Aug 2024

From the edge of the world 2024 – part 2

Our St Kilda ranger shares an update on the highs and lows of the 2024 season so far.

A view of the grand Georgian exterior of Haddo House seen from across the large lawn.
8 Aug 2024

Why we love Haddo House

Experience some of the famous Haddo magic and hospitality as we find out what makes this house so special.

A bride and groom stand in a rose garden, which is in full bloom. Crathes Castle is in the background. The bride wears a long white dress with a tartan shawl; the groom is in a matching kilt. The bride holds a bouquet of red roses and ivy.
8 Aug 2024

Eric & Carol’s Crathes Rose Garden Elopement

Find out about a blooming gorgeous elopement at Crathes Castle, with a special clan connection to the Burnetts.

A smartphone rests in a carved notch on top of a wooden post. The screen shows a photo of Brodie Castle, with the real castle standing at the far end of the drive in the background.
2 Aug 2024

New photo trail and orienteering courses at Brodie Castle

We’ve launched a free photo trail and two orienteering courses at Brodie Castle to encourage visitors to explore the wider estate and capture the beauty of the surrounding landscape. 

A smiling woman in a navy blue waterproof jacket stands on a grassy hillside, with greenery surrounding her and a tall waterfall behind her. She is holding a pair of binoculars around her neck.
1 Aug 2024

Welcome to our new rangers

We’ve appointed two new seasonal rangers to support our nature conservation work.

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 view of a single-storey stone cottage that stands just beside the beach at Culzean. A small strip of grass runs between the cottage and the shoreline.
23 Jul 2024

Coastal escapes in Scotland

Oh, if you do like to be beside the seaside, then why not choose to stay in one of our coastal holiday properties!

Four tubs of Mackie’s ice cream sit on a chopping board on a table outside.
19 Jul 2024

Meet the Supplier: Mackie’s Ice Cream

In our second Meet the Supplier story, we talk to Mackie’s about their ice cream and their sustainability efforts.