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Crathes Castle after a heavy snowfall, with snow lying on the ground and the roof. The image is framed by the dark branches of a yew tree.
15 Dec 2020

‘The night before Christmas’ at Crathes Castle

Join Santa Claus for a bedtime story this Christmas Eve as he reads from Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire.

Santa Claus is sitting in an armchair in front of a Christmas tree. He is waving.
15 Dec 2020

A special message from Santa at Brodie Castle

We weren’t able to see as many of you this year as we usually do, so we recorded this special message from Santa at Brodie Castle for you. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope to see you back at Brodie Castle before too long.

A lady with short fair hair sits in a warehouse-type area. A clothing rail with t-shirts on hangers stands behind her.
2 Dec 2020

Meet the Makers: Jo Murray from Sonsie Face Ltd

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Jo Murray from Sonsie Face Ltd.

A man in a bright red t-shirt with a runner's number pinned to the front stands on a grassy area in front of the sea. In one hand he holds an omega-shaped board that says Love; he's giving a thumbs up sign with his other hand.
5 Oct 2020

Going the extra mile

Trust Director Mark Bishop ran the Virtual London Marathon to support the Save Our Scotland appeal.

A boy is writing on some paper on top of a wall. There is an empty plastic 2 litre drinks bottle in front of him.

How to make your own rain gauge

We’ve taken inspiration from our amazing places to create fun outdoor projects for families to try at home.

A photograph of a dark corner of an old kitchen. A wooden armchair sits beside a stone fireplace with various pots and pans beside it. Utensils hang on the wall behind the chair.
2 Oct 2020

Scent at Gladstone’s Land

Last year, scent designer Clara Weale took a participatory approach with a ‘smell intervention’ at Gladstone’s Land.

A woman holds a mobile phone up to her face, watching a video.
25 Sept 2020

Craigievar Castle gets its own Instagram AR filter

One of the country’s smallest castles becomes Scotland’s biggest ever augmented reality Instagram filter.

A man and a woman sit on some large boulders at the edge of a burn, running down over rocks. Both turn towards the camera and smile. A large rucksack and a walking pole lies on the rock between them, with a smaller rucksack at the woman’s feet. The man is holding a water bottle.
17 Sept 2020

Trust supporters Stride Out for Scotland

Jim and Esther Stirton enjoyed walking among Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, while fundraising for our Save Our Scotland appeal.

An aerial view of Brodie Castle, showing the building surrounded by manicured lawns and woodland. A large gravel drive with several paths leading off lies in front of the castle.
27 Jul 2020

The Playful Garden: fascinating and full of fun

The Playful Garden at Brodie Castle promises a day out full of excitement for all the family. Located near to the castle, the garden explores the Brodie family history in a novel and fun-filled way.

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