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A view of a walled garden with bright purple flowers growing in the foreground. A collection of stone buildings can be seen behind the wall in the background. Cane wigwams are dotted across the flower beds. At the centre of the garden are some carved upright stones with text upon them, introducing the garden to visitors.
14 Sept 2020

Virtual garden tour: Fyvie Castle walled garden (part 2)

Join Fyvie Castle gardener Stuart Stockley as he takes you on another fascinating tour around the Walled Garden of Scottish Fruits, home to the largest collection of Scottish fruits and vegetables.

A mum walks away from the camera, with her arm around her young daughter's back, along a grass path in a pretty garden. A man walks just ahead of them.
14 Sept 2020

Taking a stand for Scotland

We recently headed to Branklyn Garden to meet some of our most dedicated members as they pledge their love for Scotland.

A portrait of a young woman sitting in front of a woodland backdrop. She wears a long white dress and a tartan plaid wrapped over her head and shoulders.
11 Sept 2020

Tartan in art

We take a look at a much-admired portrait and discover the hidden meanings behind the use of tartan in art.

A man walks along a narrow mountain ridge, looking very small against a dramatic mountain landscape. Far below on the left, a river and paths run along the glen floor. Grey clouds hover just above the peaks.
10 Sept 2020

Explore our remarkable mountain landscapes

The uplands account for around 85% of land in the National Trust for Scotland’s care. These are places with rich histories, charismatic wildlife, complex geology and a unique culture.

A young man and woman walk across a gravel area in front of a large stately home. A piper stands to greet them, along with a small group of people. The man carries a bouquet of flowers and holds his hand to his chest.
10 Sept 2020

Epic 500-mile walk completed

Congratulations to Edoardo Bedin! This fundraising star has just completed an epic challenge – all for the love of Scotland.

An old-fashioned medicine chest, which is open to show the different bottles and packages containing various 'cures'.
10 Sept 2020

Morphinomania in the 19th century

We take a look at one of 19th-century Britain’s most ubiquitous but deadly substances.

9 Sept 2020

The Hill House: the bathroom

One of the more unusual objects in the Hill House collection is the shower. Yes, you read that correctly – visitors are often quite startled to see a shower in a house of this age, and by how it looks!

Close-up of red-green apples hanging from a tree, with Melrose Abbey in the background.

Heritage apples at Priorwood Garden

The orchard at Priorwood is home to over 70 varieties of apple – find out more about some of our favourites.

A meadow beside the sea on a sunny day, with the sun twinkling on the blue water. Tall yellow flowers grow in the foreground.
8 Sept 2020

Wildflower meadow walk at Balmacara

Join us (virtually!) for a relaxing wildflower meadow walk.

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