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A glass plate negative of a jagged island surrounded by the sea.
16 Jul 2018

Photography on the edge: Part 1

Photographs of St Kilda in the Trust collections reveal tourists hungry to ‘experience’ the ‘primitive’ life of the islanders.

13 Jul 2018

Tree and bat surveys at Inverewe

Conservation volunteers help survey trees and bats across the estate at Inverewe.

A group of people sit on a grassy cliff top and examine what's inside a quadrat.
12 Jul 2018

Chris Packham’s UK Bioblitz – nature reserves are not enough!

Naturalist and wildlife presenter Chris Packham embarks on a new campaign: a huge Bioblitz, visiting almost 50 sites in just 10 days.

12 Jul 2018

Marvellous marquetry

The Dunfermline dressing room in Fyvie Castle boasts a fabulous collection of marquetry furniture.

A view across a loch at sunset, with the sky turning shades of blue, pink and purple. These colours are reflected in the loch. The trees on the shoreline are silhouetted against the sky.
11 Jul 2018

Elevating the experience at Inverewe

We’re delighted to announce an exciting addition to beautiful Inverewe Garden.

A mountainous landscape with a snow-capped mountain in the distance under a blue sky.
10 Jul 2018

Summing up species

We carry out a lot of work to monitor Scotland’s wildlife, and this summer we’re taking part in Chris Packham’s UK-wide Bioblitz campaign.

Archaeological artefacts from an excavation are displayed on a wooden table inside a room.
10 Jul 2018

Digging deep to ‘Reveal’ the Trust's archaeological treasures

Our Lead Inventory Officer (Archaeology) tells us about her role and how it’s supporting the management of the Trust’s archaeology collections.

A view of the exterior of Crathes Castle, showing the elevation with a clock high on the tower. A flag flies from the castle roof. Tall trees with red and orange leaves stand either side of the lawn.
10 Jul 2018

A ‘Hollywood blockbuster’ castle

Travel writer Robin McKelvie and family discover all that a ‘proper’ castle, Crathes, has to offer.

9 Jul 2018

The Falkland Bed

A favourite with staff, volunteers and visitors alike, the elaborately carved Falkland Bed is a must-see when visiting Falkland Palace.

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