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1 May 2019

Stitching the past

A jacket, inspired by an early 17th-century example in Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, makes a stunning addition to the beautiful needlework collection at Culross Palace.

16 Apr 2019

Premiere set for film celebrating Canna folklorist

Canna House archivist Fiona Mackenzie is getting ready to unveil the new film that celebrates the work of Margaret Fay Shaw.

A watercolour of Hannah Lorimer, shown sitting in a chair and embroidering a large red bedcover. This is spread over her knees and falls onto the floor.
8 Mar 2019

Hannah Lorimer: Scottish artist and colonial wife

In honour of International Women’s Day, Project Reveal shares the life of Hannah Lorimer, a Scottish artist who lived at Kellie Castle.

6 Feb 2019

Forestry students get hands on at Threave

Threave Garden & Estate team puts a group of 15 Forestry students through their paces.

21 Jan 2019

Dick Balharry Prize report

The Trust offers a travel bursary prize in honour of our former Chairman Dick Balharry.

7 Jan 2019

Treasuring our beautiful scenery and rich culture

Lorraine Kelly may broadcast from London every day but her heart belongs firmly to Scotland. Here she tells us what she loves most about the country.

A photo of Fyvie Castle at night. A full moon rises behind the towers. At the top of the castle, one room is lit red. A ghostly figure can be seen standing at the window.

Spooky stories

Staff from across the Trust tell us about eerie encounters with ghosts at their properties.

Glencoe in spring, with small yellow plants growing on the hillside in the foreground.
4 Sept 2018

The Colin Donald Environmental Law Award 2018

At the National Trust for Scotland’s AGM on 1 September 2018, we announced the winner and runner-up of this year’s Colin Donald Environmental Law Award.

21 Aug 2018

Armistice gardens bloom across Aberdeenshire to mark First World War centenary

White borders have been planted at Trust gardens in the North East to mark 100 years since the end of World War I.