Aberdeenshire’s estates will be the backdrop of an annual festival celebrating snowdrops.
From tomorrow until March 11, more than 30 Scottish gardens, woodlands and estates will take part in the Snowdrop Festival – including Crathes Castles, Fyvie Castle and Castle Fraser.
As part of the event, walks, talks and activities to show off the special plant will be held for visitors to learn more about it.
Snowdrops first appeared in Scotland in the 18th century. Its botanical name is Galanthus, which means milk flower.
Catherine Erskine, chairwoman of Discover Scottish Gardens and founder of the Snowdrop Festival in Scotland, said: “Snowdrops foretell the changing of the seasons and, for many of us, they are a welcome indicator that spring is just around the corner.
“We are very lucky in Scotland to have such a fantastic climate for snowdrops, with many species flourishing here and creating magnificent displays across Aberdeenshire.”
