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A view of Crathes Castle from the garden, with the yew topiary hedges in the foreground. It's a lovely sunny day.
15 Feb 2022

Conservation of Crathes Castle’s armorial panels

Find out more about Crathes Castle’s amazing stone panels and the stories they tell about the castle’s history, as well as all the work that has gone into protecting them.

A view of a large cleit (a stone-built structure used for storage) on a hillside on St Kilda.
14 Feb 2022

Piecing together Lady Grange’s secrets on St Kilda

The collapse of an important cleit on St Kilda may shed light on the story of Lady Grange.

A view of Drum Castle on a sunny day, with bright blue sky behind. The ancient, square stone tower is to the left, with the Jacobean section to the right. Tall trees can be seen behind the castle.
4 Feb 2022

Restoration of Scottish castles

Castle restoration is a popular topic, and something we are often asked about. However, is restoration the right word for the work we do?

Grass swishes in the wind in a large field, with mountains, hedgerows and one tall tree in the distance.
3 Feb 2022

Contesting Landscapes: creative interventions at Balmacara Estate

We are working with the artist Annalee Davis on the creative intervention ‘Contesting Landscapes of Distraction’ at Balmacara Estate, to explore the complex shared histories of the Scottish Highlands and Barbados.

Books on shelves in Brodie Castle library
31 Jan 2022

Scottish storytelling traditions

2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! Learn more about some of Scotland’s most famous storytellers and enjoy some of the best Scottish folktales.

A view of a large Georgian country house with immaculate lawns in front. At the centre of the lawns and flowerbeds is a circular fountain, gently trickling.
26 Jan 2022

Conservation in action at Haddo House

In 2022 we’re hoping to work with a team of specialists to undertake a conservation project that will bring the fountain back to its former glory as the centrepiece of the terrace garden.

19 Jan 2022

‘Colm’ – an island journey with St Columba

Be taken on an island journey with St Columba through Canna, Lewis and islands of the Irish Gaeltacht in this short film.

A view looking across a loch from a hillside to another steep hillside. An area on the far side of the loch has been marked by a super-imposed large red arrow.
18 Jan 2022

A high pollen count

Our Head of Archaeology describes how analysing the pollen preserved in soil samples can tell us a lot about the historical vegetation cover on Ben Lawers and how this land was used many centuries ago.

A view looking up and across a large manicured lawn to Culzean Castle. It is a bright sunny day.
13 Jan 2022

Hidden secrets in our buildings

Clues to the lives of former residents can be found throughout the Trust’s castles and country houses. This story takes a look at a few examples.