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A man and a woman sit on some large boulders at the edge of a burn, running down over rocks. Both turn towards the camera and smile. A large rucksack and a walking pole lies on the rock between them, with a smaller rucksack at the woman’s feet. The man is holding a water bottle.
17 Sept 2020

Trust supporters Stride Out for Scotland

Jim and Esther Stirton enjoyed walking among Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, while fundraising for our Save Our Scotland appeal.

Cropped image of a painting showing a lady in period clothes gazing at a child who is resting against her shoulder.
16 Sept 2020

Ask a curator!

For #AskACuratorDay, our curators share their favourite objects from across the Trust’s collections.

A young woman stands beside a metal sculpture of a willow tree, lightly holding one of the leaves. She is wearing a bright blue hoodie and black trousers. A blue hydrangea is in flower behind her.
15 Sept 2020

Treasured memories on Inverewe’s Giving Tree

The Inverewe ‘Giving Tree’ project raised funds to help restore the vital shelterbelt of trees. Read about one family’s kind donation, which meant so much to both them and the Trust.

Willow sculpture of two stags engaging their antlers, on display in a garden under a blue sky.
15 Sept 2020

Animal willow sculptures on display at Priorwood Garden

Visitors to Priorwood Garden are in for a treat! New animal willow sculptures are on display in the garden until 31 October.

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.