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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 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.

Two women stand either side of a decorated Christmas tree in the Hill House drawing room. A wooden rocking horse with a toy fox balanced on top stands in front of them.
13 Dec 2019

The Hill House celebrates Christmas in style

We’re opening up this beautiful home over the festive period for the first time.

Three women stand around an earthenware pot, smelling its (unseen) contents.
27 Nov 2019

Experiencing Collections at Gladstone’s Land

Gladstone’s Land is always a feast for the senses but this winter it’s reaching new heights as home to one of our ‘Experiencing Collections’ sensory experiments.

22 Nov 2019

7 great gift ideas for a luxury Christmas

From jewellery to elegant cashmere stoles, our luxury Christmas gifts make thoughtful choices for friends and family.

Fabulous festive and winter getaways

Spend quality time with loved ones over the winter season on a magical break with the National Trust for Scotland.

A still from a video showing an illustrated bug hotel made from wooden planks, with flowers growing beside it.

How to make a bug hotel

Make a home for garden wildlife with this easy bug hotel.

27 Sept 2019

Mairi Sawyer’s game pie

Food blogger Claire Jessiman re-invents a venison-based classic from Inverewe.

An aerial colour photograph of Killiecrankie in autumn, showing the trees in their autumn colours. The rivers runs through the centre of the image, with the footbridge in the distance.
25 Sept 2019

Scottish Tree Festival 2019

Come along to our beautiful gardens this autumn and discover some of Scotland’s most spectacular trees.

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