A series of podcasts designed to bring the treasures of the National Trust for Scotland to technophiles all over the world have been downloaded more than 10,000 times.
A series of podcasts designed to bring the treasures of the National Trust for Scotland to technophiles all over the world have been downloaded more than 10,000 times.
The free digital downloads feature the full array of Trust properties, from Glencoe’s stunning mountain vistas to the fascinating history of the Royal Burgh of Culross in Fife, and the chance to try out as a printer’s apprentice at the Robert Smail’s Printworks in Innerleithen.
More than 2400 hours of content have been viewed from
www.nts.org.uk – the equivalent of 100 days of back to back viewing for the popular podcasts.
Attracting fans from across the globe, the Dunkeld and Hermitage walk is the most popular podcast, with close to 2000 hits. Property Manager Ben Notley takes visitors on a tour of the picturesque town of Dunkeld, before heading on a woodland walk to Ossian’s Hall.
Henk Berits, Director of Commercial Services and Marketing said:
“New technology is really opening doors for the Trust, helping to take the story of our treasures to a whole new audience, at home and abroad too. Our podcasts have been a huge success and we are keen to make the most of the opportunities that new media present for the Trust, in improving the way we engage with members and the public, helping the charity raise funds and the possibilities for our educational work are exciting too.”
Download the podcasts at
www.nts.org.uk/multimedia.