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High Water at Glasgow Bridge
In conjunction with our Facing Our Past project, a unique clock at Pollok House provides a clue to the 18th-century commercial interests of the Maxwell family.
St Abb’s Head seal colony welcomes record number of pups
A record number of seal pups have been recorded by our rangers at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve during the annual breeding season.
Pioneering Spirit: Illicit whisky stills at Mar Lodge Estate
In partnership with The Glenlivet, the National Trust for Scotland has begun investigating the scale and impact of illicit whisky production in Scotland, commencing with survey work at Mar Lodge Estate.
Looking out for Scotland’s trees
With increasing threats to Scottish tree health, the National Trust for Scotland has teamed up with Observatree to help spot problems early.
Colonial power and profit at Leith Hall
As part of our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the Leith-Hay and Leith families of Leith Hall, and their links to the West Indies.
Written in the stars
Explore the astrological signs through objects from our historical collections!
Turf times as building material search gets underway
Historic building material is needed for our Glencoe recreation of a 17th-century dwelling.
Scotland’s largest conservation charity supports new marine protections
The National Trust for Scotland has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government and Marine Scotland that an additional 12 marine sites around Scotland have been given Special Protection Area status.
The past in the post
Agnes Toward, of the Tenement House, held onto many letters throughout her life, from which we can learn about bygone eras.