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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.

The Falkland Bed

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

6 Jul 2018

Capturing the summer solstice

On the longest day of the year, we went out to photograph our members, volunteers and visitors enjoying the summer solstice.

6 Jul 2018

#LoveOnTheLongestDay

​On Thursday 21 June 2018, we asked you to show us what you did to #LoveOnTheLongestDay of the year.

A group of young children sit on the grass around an old tree with a very large trunk. The boy in the middle holds a framed poster up to the camera.
6 Jul 2018

Going wild at Leith Hall

We’re running a project to get school pupils involved in planting wildflowers in Aberdeenshire.

A view of Culzean Castle and the steep cliffs from the beach. A group of children clamber over the rocks at the tide line.

Ayrshire & Arran: 2-day itinerary

From the birthplace of Scotland’s National Bard to the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, there’s so much to discover in Ayrshire & Arran.

A statue of a water nymph stands in the middle of a round pool in a walled garden.

Glasgow: 2-day itinerary

From a peaceful urban oasis to an early 20th-century time capsule, there’s so much to discover in Glasgow.

An artist’s impression of the Hill House Box​
4 Jul 2018

Donations reach £1 million for Hill House appeal

£500,000 is still needed to hit the Hill House appeal target.

Two young children stand on a wooden fence, looking over to a pond with ducks on.

6 great family walks

Looking for an adventure? Here are 6 of our favourite family walks.