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A black and white photograph of a young Margaret Fay Shaw sitting in a field. She looks directly to the camera with a rather stern expression. On the ground beside her lies a string bag, a waterproof coat and a walking stick.
19 Mar 2021

Made of Pittsburgh steel – Margaret Fay Shaw’s Pennsylvanian roots

Explore the history of Margaret Fay Shaw, who was born in Pittsburgh in the USA but became a Hebridean folklore heroine.

A view of Threave House from the bottom of a gently sloping hill. The foreground is carpeted with daffodils. Tall trees frame the photo.
18 Mar 2021

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.

A narrow-headed ant on a small branch of a tree.
18 Mar 2021

Small but significant – saving the narrow-headed ant

Find out what we’re doing at Mar Lodge Estate to save the quirky and rare narrow-headed ant.

A man is standing on a steep-sided mountain. The tops of the mountains in the background are under cloud.
18 Mar 2021

A landscape of hope

We celebrate the regeneration of the landscape at Mar Lodge Estate in a new book.

A large stone cairn stands at the end of a gravel path in the middle of a field.
18 Mar 2021

Culloden 275

Find out about our plans to mark the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden with a series of online events.

12 Mar 2021

‘Go fetch to me a pint o’ wine’

From Brodie Castle to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, the Trust’s collections and properties contain evidence for the importing, storage and consumption of wine.

A small bird faces the camera, standing on small green plants by some rocks. It has a black and white head and neck, with a brown back and white tummy. It also has orange legs.
12 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Rockcliffe

​This attractive stretch of coastline is a National Scenic Area and includes a mosaic of different habitats​. An island bird sanctuary, wildflower meadows, rocky seashore and woodland create a home for a wide variety of wildlife.

A red squirrel stands on a tree stump in a wood. Its long bushy tail hangs over the side of the stump. Its long whiskers and little claws on each paw can be clearly seen.
12 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Threave Garden & Estate

Threave’s wonderful garden and wider estate are a haven for wildlife all year round. The nature reserve is one of Scotland’s most biodiverse and includes a Special Protection Area for breeding waders and wintering wildfowl.

A man plants a bare-stemmed apple tree in a garden. There is a high red brick wall behind him.
11 Mar 2021

Replanting apple trees at the Hill House

Gardener Gavin Smith has been hard at work replanting the orchard in the top garden.