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Black and white photo of the ruin of Crookston Castle
30 Aug 2019

The National Trust for Scotland and World War II

This article looks at the early history of the National Trust for Scotland and its activities during World War II.

29 Aug 2019

Mindfulness matters

We’re hosting a number of mindfulness events at our places over autumn 2019.

Choppy, white-capped waves rush towards the shore of the island of Staffa. The tall rock columns are very clear from the sea.
29 Aug 2019

Battle of Bannockburn Archaeology Lecture Series: Staffa

The Battle of Bannockburn host lectures on the first Tuesday of every month all year round and this summer we’ve been running an archaeology-themed series.

A close-up of Rhododendron ponticum, showing a cluster of purple flowers and glossy green leaves.
28 Aug 2019

Tackling invasives

Hannah Patterson, ranger for our Perthshire properties, explains how we’re tackling invasive species.

A view of the Hill House Box seen from the garden on a bright sunny day.
28 Aug 2019

Getting accredited

We’re celebrating the Hill House receiving museum accreditation.

A rhubarb and custard tart is displayed on a wooden table, with a slice cut out on a china plate in the foreground. A cup of tea stands in the background. A silver fork lies on a purple napkin to the right.
27 Aug 2019

Great bakes from around the Trust

To celebrate Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, try baking these traditional Scottish recipes from our places.

Haggis and cheese scones in a basket

Scottish scones at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Our baker at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum has created some delicious and unconventional scone recipes, inspired by traditional Scottish ingredients.

A chocolate cake with several square slices piled on top, with a cup of tea

Mairi Sawyer’s chocolate cake

Baking blogger Claire Jessiman revives an Inverewe favourite.

Raspberry jam is spread on a wedge-shaped potato scone, that sits on top of other potato scones on a plate. A spoon filled with jam lies beside it. Behind the plate are three small jars of raspberry jam.

Mairi Sawyer’s raspberry jam

To celebrate the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, food blogger Claire Jessiman tackles an unusual jam recipe.