Last week, you saw Robbie from Watershed Forge replace the missing letters from the Mairi Fountain. The Swan Gates which lead into the Formal Gardens were in need of a spruce up and spruce he did! #mountstewartmoment #conservationmatters #ironmongery

Blacksmith Robbie from Watershed Forge has been at Mount Stewart today repairing the letters on the fountain in the Mairi Garden. Now our rhyme is complete! Mairi, Mairi quite contrary... #mountstewartmoment #tourismni #discoverni #belfastplus #conservation

Don't miss the last Jazz of the summer this Sunday. 📅 Sunday 8th September ⏰Performances 1.30pm-2.30pm & 3pm-4pm 🎷The Martello Jazz Band (Normal admission applies, members free) All above subject to change. #tourismni #discoverni #MountStewartMoment #Jazz #jazzsundays

Let's try this again... Don't miss the last Jazz of the summer. 📅 Sunday 8th September ⏰Performances 1.30pm-2.30pm & 3pm-4pm 🎷The Martello Jazz Band (Normal admission applies, members free) All above subject to change. #tourismni #discoverni #MountStewartMoment #Jazz

Very demure, very mindful.... Shining a light on the marble sculptures in Central Hall, serving daylong effortless chic. (Sound on) #tourismni #discoverni #mountstewartmoment #belfastplus #demure #mindful #nationaltrustni #nationaltrust

We're Era’s Tour ready! Checked by our costume curator Helen McAneney, these historic glass & plastic bracelets were found in our Nursery Suite. We’ve been creating friendship bracelets before it was cool 🐍🎸 #MountStewartMoment #Tourismni #DiscoverNI #erastour #taylorswift

Did you know everything in the plant shop has been propagated from plants in the gardens. So why not pick yourself up something beautiful this weekend and take a piece of Mount Stewart home with you. #discoverni #tourismni #mountstewartmoment #belfastplus #summer #gardening

When in doubt Jazz it out! Sit back and relax with an afternoon of Jazz at Mount Stewart from The Jazzmeisters! 📅 Sunday 28th July ⏰Performances 1.30pm-2.30pm & 3pm-4pm (Normal admission applies, members free) #tourismni #discoverni #MountStewartMoment #Jazz #jazzsundays

The formal gardens are beginning to show off and you've been busy capturing the show. Keep your pictures coming in. With thanks to this weeks contributors Joanne Gillam, Ken Massey and Sarah Goodwin. #everyoneneedsnature #MountStewartMoment #summer #discoverireland #blossom

We're on the #biomass production run again. This time it's the oversize Sycamoor & Ash. thinnings from McCombes Hill (just above the lake) and Temple Hill. We need the big machine! All this will supply the house with all its heat and hotwater needs. #mountstewartmoment

A contemplative robin and and beautiful blooms. Keep your pictures coming in. With thanks to this weeks contributors J Campbell, Allistair Gordon and Megan Jones-Simpson. #MountStewartMoment #naturephotography #summer #discoverireland #bloom #blossom #robin #summer

Temple of the Winds reopening this Sunday 🏛 The Temple of the Winds completed in 1786, was inspired by the 2nd century BC Tower of the Winds at the foot of the Acropolis. 📅 Temple will be open every Sunday from 11am - 3pm from 23rd June to 29th Sep. #MountStewartMoment

Sound On Every year for two periods we carry out a targeted roost emergence count to census the bat species populations. This inform us of their health gains data to shape how we care for the habitats on the demesne. #MountStewartMoment

What's new in the garden you ask? Head gardener at Mount Stewart, Mike Buffin is here to tell you. #MountStewartMoment #EveryoneNeedsNature #gardeninspiration #discoverireland #bloom #summer

Immersed in a rich and diverse working landscape. Using traditional methods with a modern understanding, we're rebuilding soil ecology and biodiversity across the demesne... and you can put yourselves right in the middle :) #MountStewartMoment

Enjoy a dander in the meadow - It's the time of year we open up a path through Ploughman's Meadow for you to enjoy a stroll through this native perennial hay meadow. Mount Stewart #MountStewartMoment

Spring has sprung and summer is on the way (just ignore the rain). Keep your pictures coming in! With thanks to this weeks contributors Sarah Goodwin, Adeline Lansdell and June Kinsley-Smith. #everyoneneedsnature #MountStewartMoment #spring #discoverireland #bloom #blossom

New species for Mount Stewart The Hairy Hawker dragonfly. Spotted this week on the demesne. Closest records are from Inishargy Bog. Clearly our wetland & #GhostPond restoration works are continuing to have the desired effect! #MountStewartMoment National Trust NI

Catch them while you can... Bluebell season is at its peak so don't miss them before they disappear for another year. #bluebellseason #bluebells #MountStewartMoment #BelfastPlus #Tourismni #Discoverni #blossom

Wondering what to do in this glorious weather? Head down to Mount Stewart for a dreamy wander through the blossom from bluebells to hot pink rhodies, they're all in bloom so catch them while you can. #blossom #MountStewartMoment #spring #tourismni #DiscoverNI #belfastplus