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A view of a deep cave in a cliff, seen from the sea on a sunny day. The cliffs have remarkable basalt columns.
18 Apr 2018

Does the Scottish Government’s cultural strategy lack a sense of place?

On World Heritage Day, the Trust highlights the need for place to be given prominence in the forthcoming Cultural Strategy.

A black and white photo of a St Kilda woman knitting
15 Apr 2018

The St Kilda Diaries: 15 to 30 April 1909

Extracts and transcripts from the handwritten diaries of Alice MacLachlan.

Close-up of a golden eagle, showing its head, huge beak and upper body.
13 Apr 2018

Spring finally arrives at Mar Lodge Estate

Paul Bolton, Head Ranger at Mar Lodge Estate, is pleased to see the season’s change at the Trust’s biggest property.

13 Apr 2018

Product recall notice - Goobands

We have just received notification of a safety recall affecting Goobands products which were on sale at some of our shops in the last few weeks.

The fountain and surrounding pool stands in the sunken garden in front of Culzean Castle on a very sunny day.
12 Apr 2018

Culzean’s newly restored Fountain Court ready for first events

The first events for over a decade will soon take place on Fountain Court in front of Culzean Castle. 

A close-up view of a cluster of bright yellow daffodils, whose trumpets and petals are the same shade of yellow.
12 Apr 2018

Celebrate spring with Greenbank’s Daffy Days

Greenbank Garden is gearing up for its popular Daffodil Days event.

A view of a wide glen at Mar Lodge Estate, with a river winding its way through the centre. The surrounding hills are clad in heather and pine plantations.
12 Apr 2018

Last call for new Trustees

Applications for new Trustees close this Friday 13 April.

Two adults and a child walk across a wide bridge, leading towards Culzean Castle in the background. They are all wearing raincoats with their hoods up.
12 Apr 2018

All-weather fun at Culzean Castle

Travel writer Robin McKelvie tests Culzean Castle’s wet weather options on his latest trip.

Long grass sways in the wind on a large empty moor. A line of trees stand in the background with hills in the distance.
11 Apr 2018

Battle for Culloden’s future begins, says top academic

The granting of planning permission last month for new homes near Culloden has set a damaging precedent for one of Scotland’s most important historic sites, according to a prominent military historian.