The island that time never forgot
Newly published research has revealed how archaeologists discovered evidence of inhabitation over 2,000 years ago on St Kilda.
Still moving: use and reuse in whisky production
As part of the Pioneering Spirit whisky project we have been conducting desk-based studies of whisky-related artefacts in Trust collections and archive information on The Glenlivet old distillery site.
An update on the re-opening of our properties
We’re really looking forward to welcoming you back to our properties and holiday accommodation as soon as we can.
Facing Our Past: Leith Hall’s Tale of Two Duels
As part of a blog series for our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the Leith family and their links to the Caribbean island of St Vincent.
Culzean Castle before Robert Adam
Remains of the medieval castle at Culzean are recorded in a series of sketches and an estate map.
Facing Our Past: the difficult history of mahogany
As part of a blog series for our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the links between transatlantic slavery, Caribbean deforestation and British cabinet making.
Dig breaks new ground at Culloden
Archaeological work at the battlefield aims to shed more light on the battle.
A high pollen count
Our Head of Archaeology describes how analysing the pollen preserved in soil samples can tell us a lot about the historical vegetation cover on Ben Lawers and how this land was used many centuries ago.
The problem with Rhododendron ponticum
In 2020 the Trust began a nationwide project, Project Wipeout, which aimed to free our natural environment of invasive plant species. One of the plant species targeted by the project is Rhododendron ponticum. Find out why.
Golden trumpets of springtime
North-East Gardens Manager Chris Wardle celebrates one of our best-loved flowers.
Spring in our gardens
Spring has sprung, and little buds of colour are popping up in gardens across Scotland. We’ve picked out just a few extra-special highlights at some of our places.
Meet the Makers: Ella Fletcher from Ella Fletcher Designs
The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. In this story we meet Ella Fletcher from Ella Fletcher designs
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