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A fir tree has fallen through a roof of a historical stone building next to Fyvie Castle. It has left a large hole in the roof. Branches poke out. Felled logs lie next to the wall.
24 Feb 2023

Storm Otto causes significant damage at Fyvie Castle

The historic Racquets Court building at Fyvie Castle has been severely damaged by strong winds that felled trees across the estate.

A view from a wooded hillside looking down over the village of Plockton on the shore of Loch Carron.

Digital detox holidays in Scotland

Enjoy a blissful, screen-free break at our holiday accommodation places with limited (or no) Wi-Fi.

Island with grey stone columns, in a blue sea
21 Feb 2023

Access to Staffa in 2023 and 2024

Our project to update the visitor infrastructure on Staffa National Nature Reserve continues in 2023 and 2024.

A view of a garden awash with colour in summer. A row of pink-flowering shrubs stands in the foreground, with tall blue delphiniums growing from the flowerbeds in the background, across the lawn.

Around the world in our gardens

When you visit our gardens and estates you can travel the world! Gardens and Designed Landscape Manager, Chris, introduces us to some of the rare and unusual plants in our collection, from towering trees to flowering shrubs.

A bride and groom stand on stone garden steps, with Crathes Castle in the background. The groom wears a red kilt. The bride wears a long white dress and is carrying a beautiful bouquet of red and orange flowers.

Running towards love – Marie and Tony’s story

We love to share real-life stories from our places. Find out how love blossomed between two runners at Crathes Castle, leading to their wedding in the same place.

A re-constructed 17th-century bedroom, with a four-poster bed complete with heavy fabric hangings. The wooden ceiling has an original painted decoration. The walls are mustard yellow and the room is lit by the window to the right.
7 Feb 2023

Keeping house at Gladstone’s Land

It takes research, knowledge, care and teamwork to ensure the hands-on immersive experience at Gladstone’s Land brings history to life.

Four school children in a green uniform stand around a wooden desk, holding a precious locket in a safe box. Jackie Bird stands behind them.
7 Feb 2023

Putting time travel on the curriculum

The National Trust for Scotland’s President Jackie Bird is supporting the pilot of our new education programme.

A little boy and a young woman crouch down and look at some bright yellow daffodils. Both are holding Easter Egg Trail sheets.
6 Feb 2023

Easter Egg Trails 2023

Hoppy days! We’re running Easter Egg Trails at 32 of our places across Scotland over the Easter weekend.

The sun sets over the Torridon mountains, casting a warm orange light over the mountain faces and the sea loch below.

Romantic getaways in Scotland

Enjoy a romantic getaway at our holiday properties. You and your partner will be able to create wonderful memories while taking in the stunning Scottish scenery.