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A view of Alloa Tower, a tall forbidding-looking keep, in winter. Bare branched trees stand beside it, almost silhouetted against the pale blue sky.

A new welcome at Alloa Tower

Alloa Tower has introduced a welcome hub to address common questions visitors have about the tower’s purpose and existence.

A view of part of the exterior of Brodick Castle on a cloudy day. A short set of stone steps lead up to a wooden door in a wall, with the main castle to the left.
9 Apr 2024

Drawbridge discovery at Brodick Castle

Evidence indicating that Brodick Castle was protected by an early 17th-century drawbridge has been uncovered.

Looking down the narrow water channel that leads into Barry Mill. The mill has a bright red tin roof.
28 Mar 2024

Keeping the wheel turning at Barry Mill

We are making excellent progress on the conservation project at Barry Mill.

Actor Sam Heughan sits on a recording studio, with a computer monitor behind him and a microphone in front. His new book is propped up on the desk in front of him, beside an omega-shaped board saying: Love National Trust for Scotland.
15 Mar 2024

Love Scotland podcast – highlights

Listen to our top 5 episodes of the Trust’s podcast, which explore some of the fascinating stories behind our people and places.

A view of a lush and colourful flower border running along the outside wall of a long glasshouse in a walled garden. It is a clear sunny day.
14 Mar 2024

Restoring Culzean’s glasshouses

Find out about our recent project to restore Culzean’s historic glasshouses in the walled garden.

Looking out to sea across rocky cliffs and sea stacks. A rainbow forms a perfect arc on the blue sea horizon.
5 Mar 2024

Call for ministers to reject proposed Berwick Bank wind farm site

Polling for the National Trust for Scotland shows that 80% of the public agree that the proposed development, off St Abb’s Head, should be re-sited.

A stone room in a castle, lit by lamps. Large tapestries hang on the walls.

Behind the scenes in winter: Crathes Castle

Here is the last in our series of short films that give a snapshot of the conservation work taking place all year round.

A view of the long Victorian wing of Drum Castle in winter, with snow covering the ground. A woman and child walk handing hands along the snow-covered path outside.

Behind the scenes in winter: Drum Castle

Enjoy the penultimate instalment of our series of films revealing the work that takes place behind the scenes over winter.

A composite image of 5 photos of perennial plants in full bloom.
23 Feb 2024

The PLANTS project: top 5 perennial plants

The PLANTS Project Manager picks 5 perennial plants that are most commonly found across National Trust for Scotland gardens.

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