http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ en-us ℗ & © 2010 the National Trust for Scotland A series of podcasts from Scotland 's leading conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland The National Trust for Scotland is the nation's largest conservation charity. In addition to our incredible collection of gardens and buildings, the Trust cares for nearly 200,000 acres of Scottish countryside. See the best of our inspiring properties in this series of podcasts. The National Trust for Scotland is the nation's largest conservation charity. In addition to our incredible collection of gardens and buildings, the Trust cares for nearly 200,000 acres of Scottish countryside. See the best of our inspiring properties in this series of podcasts. the National Trust for Scotland information@nts.org.uk the National Trust for Scotland When my home was my castle Henry Lorimer tells the fascinating story of growing up in Kellie Castle, Fife and what it was like to live in such grand surroundings. This is an extract of the interview recorded by Rob Fletcher for Scotland in Trust magazine. Henry Lorimer tells the fascinating story of growing up in Kellie Castle, Fife and what it was like to live in such grand surroundings. This is an extract of the interview recorded by Rob Fletcher for Scotland in Trust magazine. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:27:51 GMT 07:27 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Kellie Castle, Scotland in Trust Magazine, Henry Lorimer, Rob Fletcher, National Trust for Scotland, Fife no the National Trust for Scotland Behind the scenes at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Join David Hopes, Project Curator, at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in his second video diary. David takes us on a tour behind the scenes to see the exhibition space for the first time. Join David Hopes, Project Curator, at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in his second video diary. David takes us on a tour behind the scenes to see the exhibition space for the first time. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:26:46 GMT 03:28 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Robert Burns, NTS, National Trust for Scotland, Join David Hopes no the National Trust for Scotland The Strategic Review The Rt Hon George Reid presents an overview of The Strategic Review of the Trust to date. He outlines the purpose of the review, the progress so far and the four main areas upon which the review will concentrate. The Rt Hon George Reid presents an overview of The Strategic Review of the Trust to date. He outlines the purpose of the review, the progress so far and the four main areas upon which the review will concentrate. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:19:52 GMT 16:20 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking no the National Trust for Scotland Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Virtual Tour The new museum will not open until later this year, but you can be one of the first visitors by taking a virtual tour now. The new museum will not open until later this year, but you can be one of the first visitors by taking a virtual tour now. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:25:57 GMT 04:09 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, virtual tour no the National Trust for Scotland Robert Burns Birthplace Museum David Hopes, Project Curator, is on site at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. He gives us a project update and the first glimpse of the exciting new museum building. David Hopes, Project Curator, is on site at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. He gives us a project update and the first glimpse of the exciting new museum building. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:23:43 GMT 01:44 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Robert Burns Birthplace Museum no the National Trust for Scotland Keeping Christmas at Pollok Christmas at Pollok House is the National Trust for Scotland's biggest celebration of Christmas! It's a magical event for all ages. Every day until Sunday 4 January between 11am and 4pm, Mrs Claus will be on hand to meet children and give them a gift. Video courtesy of Radio Clyde. Christmas at Pollok House is the National Trust for Scotland's biggest celebration of Christmas! It's a magical event for all ages. Every day until Sunday 4 January between 11am and 4pm, Mrs Claus will be on hand to meet children and give them a gift. Video courtesy of Radio Clyde. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:19:29 GMT 2:13 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Pollok House, Christmas, Radio Clyde, Children, All ages no the National Trust for Scotland A look around Castle Fraser Trust archaeologist Shannon Fraser gives a fascinating insight into the historic and enchanting Castle Fraser. Trust archaeologist Shannon Fraser gives a fascinating insight into the historic and enchanting Castle Fraser. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:45:03 GMT 04:05 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Castle Fraser, historic, tour, archaeologist Shannon Fraser no the National Trust for Scotland Burns Vs Shakespeare Who was the greatest bard of all? Rabbie and Will engage in a battle of wits... Who was the greatest bard of all? Rabbie and Will engage in a battle of wits... http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:43:16 GMT 05:30 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Burns,Shakespeare no the National Trust for Scotland Lasting Impressions: Robert Smail's Printing Works 2008 was the 500th anniversary of the printed word in Scotland, and in this tour we look at the fascinating Robert Smail's Printing Works in Innerleithen, a letterpress printers which has been restored to full operation just as it was a century ago. 2008 was the 500th anniversary of the printed word in Scotland, and in this tour we look at the fascinating Robert Smail's Printing Works in Innerleithen, a letterpress printers which has been restored to full operation just as it was a century ago. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:01:03 GMT 17:05 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,printing, smail, robert smail, Innerleithen, letterpress no the National Trust for Scotland Trust Walks: Harmony Garden Take a tour around the tranquil Harmony Garden in Melrose . Explore the greenhouse, the bulb lawn and the kitchen garden where organic fruit and vegetables are grown to sell in the neighbouring Priorwood Garden. Take a tour around the tranquil Harmony Garden in Melrose . Explore the greenhouse, the bulb lawn and the kitchen garden where organic fruit and vegetables are grown to sell in the neighbouring Priorwood Garden. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:19:07 GMT 10:32 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Priorwood, garden, harmony, Melrose no the National Trust for Scotland Trust Walks: Priorwood Garden and Dried Flower Shop Go behind the scenes at the picturesque Priorwood Garden with the Head Gardener. Find out what is grown and discover how the garden is maintained. Go behind the scenes at the picturesque Priorwood Garden with the Head Gardener. Find out what is grown and discover how the garden is maintained. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:20:20 GMT 12:59 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Priorwood, garden, maintained, Head Gardener no the National Trust for Scotland Trust Walks: Dunkeld and The Hermitage This tour starts in the picturesque town of Dunkeld and continues at The Hermitage with a woodland walk along the river to Ossian's Hall, an 18th-century folly overlooking the dramatic Black Linn Falls. This tour starts in the picturesque town of Dunkeld and continues at The Hermitage with a woodland walk along the river to Ossian's Hall, an 18th-century folly overlooking the dramatic Black Linn Falls. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:39:07 GMT 19:50 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Dunkeld,Hermitage, National Trust for Scotland, Walk, Woods, Woodland, Town, River, Ossian's Hall, Black Linn Falls no the National Trust for Scotland Trust Walks: Crathes Castle, Garden and Estate Join our Ranger on a tour of the wider estate at Crathes exploring the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside. Meet our Head Gardener and discover the secrets of the beautiful walled garden. Join our Ranger on a tour of the wider estate at Crathes exploring the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside. Meet our Head Gardener and discover the secrets of the beautiful walled garden. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:58:34 GMT 19:36 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Crathes,garden no the National Trust for Scotland Trust Walks: Glencoe A fascinating tour of the dramatic landscape of Glencoe. The Trust rangers offer information on how to spot wildlife in the area, and give an insight into the tragic 17th-century massacre. A fascinating tour of the dramatic landscape of Glencoe. The Trust rangers offer information on how to spot wildlife in the area, and give an insight into the tragic 17th-century massacre. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:19:44 GMT 16:36 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Glencoe, Walks, National Trust for Scotland, Ranger, Tour, Wildlife no the National Trust for Scotland Trust Walks: The Royal Burgh of Culross In this episode we relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings, cobbled streets and beautifully refurbished palace and garden of the Royal Burgh of Culross in Fife. In this episode we relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings, cobbled streets and beautifully refurbished palace and garden of the Royal Burgh of Culross in Fife. http://www.nts.org.uk/Multimedia/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT 14:31 conservation, Scotland ,tourism, walking ,Culross, walks no no