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A large painting of colourful exotic birds, including a peacock, cockatoo and some pheasants.
7 Feb 2020

Peacocks on the move!

These birds have flown to nest temporarily in an exhibition at Tate Britain, in a show devoted to the later 17th century and the first to explore baroque art in Britain.

Close-up of a cluster of snowdrops
7 Feb 2020

Blooming gorgeous: snowdrops

Beneath the trees, look out for a pale swathe of snowdrops – a sure sign that spring is on its way.

A group of marathon runners run on a tarmac path beside Loch Ness. Many look towards the camera and raise their hands in the air.
6 Feb 2020

The Loch Ness Marathon

Take part in one of the most scenic marathons in the world and help us to protect Scotland’s natural and built heritage.

A group of young people stand at a workbench in a greenhouse, cutting potted plants.
5 Feb 2020

Growing skills

The National Trust for Scotland is preparing our first intake of garden apprentices for the next step in their career.

A group of people stand at the end of a table, on which are displayed old books and documents.
3 Feb 2020

Gregg violin played on Capitol Hill

The Gregg violin is played inside the US Library of Congress, and at a Scottish Universities Alumni Burns Supper in Washington DC.

A fulmar sits on a cliff ledge, beside a clump of pink thrift.
1 Feb 2020

Creature feature: northern fulmar

These cousins of the albatross breed at St Abb’s Head in the summer and often frequent the cliffs in the winter.

A group of people standing in a room with a man holding a violin
1 Feb 2020

A Man’s A Man For A’ That

Alistair McCulloch plays the Gregg violin in the home of Frederick Douglass – writer, orator, abolitionist campaigner (and Burns fan!).

A man holding a violin, with Lulu, the singer, in a black hat and tartan scarf
31 Jan 2020

Gregg violin mingles with the stars at the BAFTAs in Los Angeles

The Gregg violin is played at a Burns-themed BAFTA bash in Los Angeles.

A group of people at work on an archaeological dig in Glencoe. A small area has been roped off and excavated. A blue canvas shelter stands slightly downslope to the left.
27 Jan 2020

Building history with Glencoe turf house

Thistle Campers will help build a replica turf house in Glencoe in summer 2020.