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A woman in a National Trust for Scotland fleece stands behind a wooden desk. The ceiling-high shelves behind her are stacked with paper-wrapped packages, books, scales, and various other items.
22 Mar 2023

Supporting conservation skills: an internship at the Trust

We’re welcoming Alice to the Trust, who joins us as a conservator intern on a 12-month placement.

A woman and a man pose smilingly in front of a shop entrance and store window, that has the sign above it reading Highland Soap Company.
17 Mar 2023

Meet the Makers: Emma and Archie from Highland Soap Co.

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. Discover the stories behind the makers of some of our products.

Image of mountain top showing eroded ground and lots of people sitting either side of the main path.
12 Mar 2023

Preventing further damage to iconic Scottish summit

Work will be undertaken to stop the loss of vegetation and further soil erosion from the top of Ben Lomond.

Black and orange Highland cows can be seen at the far side of a frosty field, standing by their water trough. The winter sun makes the trees cast long shadows across the ground.
27 Jan 2023

Crathes Garden blog #21: Blowing hot and cold

Even after December’s cold spells, 2022 was the warmest year on record in Scotland. Our expert garden guide considers the effects of a warming climate at Crathes Castle Garden.

A view looking down a snow-covered walled garden, towards a snow-capped tree at the far end.
10 Jan 2023

Crathes Garden blog #20: New Year resolutions

After the recent loss of so many trees in the North East, our expert garden guide looks at the importance of biodiversity in the Crathes estate.

A group of people stand on a gravel path in a garden, with Crathes Castle in the background.
21 Dec 2022

PLANTS winter diary: October to December

Over the course of the PLANTS project, the project manager is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what the team are working on, as well as some reflections on progress. Here is his third entry.

A lady stands on a paddleboard at sea, looking towards a steep cliff with a lighthouse on top.

Love Scotland podcast – Season 4

Listen to the fourth season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some of the stories behind our people and places.

7 Dec 2022

Double award win for the Love Scotland podcast

The Trust won two awards for its podcast at the 2022 Professional Publishing Association (PPA) Awards.

A bride and groom kiss on the lawn in front of Haddo House. The wind is blowing the bride's long veil right out behind her.
7 Dec 2022

We got married at Haddo House

For many of our wedding couples, their venue of choice holds a special place in their hearts. Jack and Rachael were no exception. Here they explain what drew them to Haddo House.