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A lady scoops out flesh from a pumpkin that has been carved with a spooky face.

Autumnal recipes

We’ve gathered a feast of autumnal recipes to welcome you back from a spooky tour of one of our castles or a walk on one of our trails.

Two smiling girls wearing raincoats stand side by side. In one hand each holds a large set of fallen leaves, which they've posed with above their heads like an umbrella.

Get active this autumn

The evenings may be drawing in but don’t let that keep you indoors. There are adventures for all ages to be had across Scotland this season.

Large trees are lit up in blue, red and white light at night time.
6 Oct 2022

Brodie Illuminated 2022

Experience a different way of seeing Brodie Castle and the surrounding estate during a magical light show this November.

Lots of classic and vintage cars are parked on the lawn in front of Newhailes House. People are wandering around looking at them and talking to the car owners. There is a yellow BVAC pagoda in the background.
26 Sept 2022

Newhailes transformed into Carhailes

Get your motor running for Carhailes! The second annual festival for motoring enthusiasts and families was held on Sunday 28 August.

Apples! Cosy recipes for autumn

September is the beginning of apple harvest season in Scotland! Celebrate with one of our autumn-inspired apple recipes.

22 Sept 2022

Doors Open Days at Kippen Smiddy

At the end of August the National Trust for Scotland ran several Conservation in Action days for volunteers at Kippen Smiddy, to allow it to reopen to the general public for our Doors Open Days this month.

A man and woman walk together along a woodland path above a river. It is autumn and the surrounding trees have golden leaves.
21 Sept 2022

Autumn highlights in Scotland

We’ve put together a guide to help you plan a wonderful autumn or winter break in Scotland. We’ve thought of something for everyone – from beautiful walks to inspiring places to visit, as well as some top tips for places to stay.

A photo of a man composing an orchestra, his back to the theatre. He holds a baton in one hand and gestures with his other hand. He is looking down at the music.
19 Aug 2022

‘I always want to try different things’

This year’s Haddo Arts Festival in October will see the premiere of a new piano quintet by celebrated Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan. We spoke to Sir James to find out more.

A portrait of a man in armour has been added to with new features drawn in including black glasses, a bright blue bow tie and he is holding a snooker cue. The portrait has been hung in a tree.
18 Aug 2022

Pollok House art goes wild!

Some of the beautiful artworks usually found inside the house have been given a light-hearted new look and relocated throughout Pollok Park, as part of a new Art Gone Wild trail.

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