Jam, jelly or preserves
As autumn moves into winter we reflect on the transformation of summer’s bounty into food for the long months ahead.
A student’s view: a poster from 1920
In a new venture at the Trust, we’re asking 17–23-year-olds to join us in researching objects in our collection. Here, we mark Remembrance Day 2020 by looking at a poster from Kellie Castle, made 100 years ago to raise funds for a Scottish National War Memorial.
Top 6 fairytale castle weddings
If you’ve always dreamed of being a prince or princess for the day, then the National Trust for Scotland’s collection of castles provide the ultimate fairytale setting.
Project Wipeout: controlling invasive plants
Over the last 6 months, the Trust has been making good progress on our plan to wipe out invasive plants at some of our places.
The Great Eight at Culloden
Raoul Curtis-Machin, Operations Manager at Culloden, tells us about some of his favourite things to look for at the property.
Elopement weddings
Run away with us and begin your life together in the most exciting way.
Garden apprenticeship – a career out of lockdown?
Got a taste for gardening and the outdoors during the pandemic? Why not make a career of it?
Science behind the sword
Swords were an essential piece of kit for any Jacobite soldier, but what made them so deadly?
Autumn wildlife
With the nights getting darker and the days chillier, now’s the perfect time to head outdoors to catch sight of some of Scotland’s most iconic creatures, big and small, at National Trust for Scotland properties.
Tartan: exploring Scottish identity in art
From ancient Scottish clansmen fighting the Jacobite cause, to the 21st-century landowner, tartan symbolises complex political associations and cultural identity at home and abroad.
Winter wildlife
The coldest season of the year brings change not only to the landscape but also to the wildlife that inhabits it, with many species readily seen at Trust properties.
The aftermath of Storm Arwen
After a weekend of wild weather at the end of November, we assess the damage done by Storm Arwen at our places across Scotland.
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