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Artist's palette with lots of different coloured paint stuck to it.

Famous Scottish artists (and where to find them)

Discover some of our favourite Scottish artists and find out where you can see their work in its ‘natural habitat’.

A man with white cotton gloves is polishing a brass plaque which says 7, The Georgian House.
24 Nov 2020

Below-stairs life at the Georgian House

We’re carrying out research to find out more about the life of the servants who worked so hard to keep the household running smoothly.

Paper with small patches of paint colours painted in blues, browns and creams. There are scraps of wallpaper with a regular design of gold stars on a pale background.
23 Nov 2020

Wallpaper, paint and carpets: bringing National Trust for Scotland interiors to life

Take a look behind the scenes to find out about interior design Trust style.

A view of the mountain Ben Lomond, from the west side of Loch Lomond. A large area of the lower slopes has been marked out with a red line. Pine trees and bracken grow in the foreground.
19 Nov 2020

Woodland regeneration project at Ben Lomond

Work is nearing completion on an exciting woodland regeneration project on the lower Ptarmigan slopes of Ben Lomond.

The garden and Kellie Castle, seen through a frame of branches.
19 Nov 2020

Collections uncovered: Kellie Castle

Antonia Laurence-Allen, Curator for Edinburgh and East, takes you on a short video tour of Kellie Castle.

18 Nov 2020

Brodick Castle Garden – what have we been up to?

As we change seasons from autumn to winter, discover what has been happening in the Brodick Castle gardens over the past six weeks.

Moss-covered land surrounds the Burns of Care and Sorrow
18 Nov 2020

What’s up at Dollar Glen

A review of Dollar Glen by a teenage (non) walker.

A large seal lies on some large pebbles and stones on a beach. It has a creamy, blotchy tummy, and a darker head. It appears to be waving one flipper at the camera.
18 Nov 2020

Where to spot seals in Scotland

They’re one of Scotland’s best-loved animals and one of our wildlife ‘Big Five’ – but where are the best places to spot seals?

Grainy black and white photograph of the head and shoulders of a woman. She is looking downwards.
17 Nov 2020

How Falkland Palace became a home

To mark International Students’ Day on 17 November, we’re delighted to bring you a story written by a student from the University of St Andrews.