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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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Gladstone’s Land makes the most of Edinburgh festival visitors
Here’s a round-up of events taking place at Gladstone’s Land on the capital’s Royal Mile in August 2022.
15 gardens to visit this summer
There are many gorgeous gardens up and down the country within the Trust’s care, representing almost every style of Scottish garden throughout history.
Creative writing and performance workshops at Newhailes
Are you aged between 16–19 and interested in creative writing and performance?
Help us restore Kippen Smiddy
We’re inviting volunteers to help reinstate the 18th-century blacksmiths back to its former glory and reopen it to the public.
Family fun at Brodie’s Summer Festival!
The Summer Festival at Brodie Castle will celebrate summer 2022 with a bang, and is open to all ages.