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A scenic landscape picture of Canna with sailboats in a harbour and hills in the background.
5 Nov 2024

Corncrake numbers soar on Canna

We have recorded a promising increase in the corncrake population on Canna, after years of low numbers.

A plate of brownies sit on a table next to two cups and saucers and a jug of milk. Two hands hold one of the cups.
4 Nov 2024

Recipe: Ivor’s brownie traybake from Newhailes

Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies from Head Chef, Ivor Clark at Newhailes. Dark, milk, and white chocolate blend perfectly to create a gooey centre.

Baskets of fruit and vegetables on a table.

Home-grown treats at Christmas

We share a couple of ideas for plants that are easy to grow yourself, and some delicious recipes that use them.

An image of montane willow trees on a mountainside with other mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
2 Nov 2024

Endangered mountain trees make a comeback in Scotland

Endangered mountain trees and shrubs are making a comeback in Scotland, a study by the University of Stirling has shown.

A grid showing photos of different plants to grow in your garden to attract birds
1 Nov 2024

The PLANTS project: Top 12 plants for birds

The PLANTS project team recommend 12 of the best plants for attracting birds to your garden.

Dad and son choose a Christmas tree on the farm, two Christmas trees. The dad pushes a large tree in a wooden cart and the son a smaller tree in a wooden cart.

O Christmas Trees!

James Hannaford, Head Gardener at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, gives us the lowdown on his five festive favourite Christmas trees.

Scented oils, candles, reed diffusers, soap and tartan scarves are displayed in front of cardboard gift boxes with red ribbons, against a blue background.
1 Nov 2024

Christmas gifts from Scotland

Find the perfect Christmas gift in our 2024 gift guide, featuring our eco-friendly hampers, exclusive gift sets and unique handcrafted products.

A group of four schoolchildren stand with a museum conservator all wear purple conservation gloves and some hold clip boards.
29 Oct 2024

Burns inspires young people to connect with museums

A group of primary schoolchildren from Ayr have created a new guided walk at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Cottage thanks to a new education project.

The rotunda at Bannockburn at sunset. The sky is a bright orange to the left, with dark blue clouds to the right. Trees stand silhouetted beside the rotunda and flag pole.
28 Oct 2024

Report shows Bannockburn proposals to be ’unacceptable’

A professional report commissioned by the Trust reveals that a planning submission was submitted to Stirling Council for a horse-trotting track on the site of the historic Bannockburn Battlefield, and the council’s assessment of it is ‘fundamentally flawed’.