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Discover more about Scotland’s heritage and how we’re working to protect it.

A man and a woman stand at the prow of a boat, looking at some cliffs. The man is pointing at some seabirds.
11 Jul 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season

In the second of a two-part episode that focuses on the Isle of Canna, Jackie meets the team on the island and heads out to sea to admire the seabird colonies.

Glencoe under a stormy sky. A river meanders through a valley between two hills, with some purple heather in the foreground.
9 Jul 2025

Encouraging responsible access to the countryside

We are sharing some guidance on responsibly visiting our countryside locations after a record-breaking year.

A man and a woman in old fashioned dress lie together on a heath (it's a still from a tv series)

Outlander’s legacy

The hit TV show and book series have inspired new generations of Scots and visitors to connect with the nation’s heritage.

A groom holds his wife and leans in for a kiss as they embrace on a stone patio in a garden.

Blending cultures and clans at Drum Castle

Carolyn and Josh’s wedding at Drum Castle honoured their Irvine clan heritage, blending family history with vibrant Scottish-Indian traditions.

A bird's-eye view of an archaeology dig beside Brodick Castle. A number of people are working in or around the pit.
4 Jul 2025

School pupils-turned-archaeologists unearth Brodick Castle’s past

National Trust for Scotland archaeologists and local volunteers have uncovered a range of historical artefacts at Brodick Castle.

Four people sit on a rock, their backs to the camera, looking out across a calm Village Bay on St Kilda. A small boat bobs in the water in the harbour.
2 Jul 2025

From the edge of the world 2025 – part 2

Our St Kilda ranger shares an update on the (sprout-filled!) 2025 season so far.

A view of Canna from the sea next to cliffs.
30 Jun 2025

Canna: culture and community

Welcome to Canna: a shining light of the Inner Hebrides, where Gaelic heritage meets seabird spectacle.

A music game in a box with a wooden board and pieces.
30 Jun 2025

Rare 19th-century musical game goes on display

A rare 19th-century musical game, one of only three known to still exist, is going on display to the public for the first time at the Georgian House.

Adventures for all

Whether you’re after a five-minute meander or a multi-day marathon, here are some of our suggestions for the best places to enjoy a walk or a wander this summer.

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