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9 Oct 2018

Secrets of a Shrine (part 1)

Uncovering the mysteries of a 200-year-old monument to Robert Burns: the origins

25 Sept 2018

Culloden thanks local community this autumn

The National Trust for Scotland team at Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre are showing their appreciation to the local community with a special free entry day for local residents.

A white image of a headless horseman carrying a pumpkin in one hand is superimposed onto a dark photo of the House of Dun. A large full moon has been added to the sky.

Ghosts of the Trust

Watch out! Here are 10 haunted properties that are home to a few ghosts...

28 Aug 2018

Culloden heather used to thatch Leanach Cottage

Heather collected from Culloden Moor is being used to re-thatch Leanach Cottage on the historic battlefield.

A group of people stand inside a cave in the Culzean cliffs, lit by lights on tripods. They have dug an archaeological pit.
28 Aug 2018

Hidden doorway revealed at Culzean caves

Trust archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a medieval doorway leading into the caves underneath Culzean Castle.

20 Aug 2018

Public dig uncovers evidence of 17th-century attack at Castle Fraser

More than 400 folk dug into Aberdeenshire’s history this month with our public archaeology events.

16 Aug 2018

Staffa shines with new archaeological discoveries

Trust dig discovers the first evidence of Bronze Age activity on Staffa.

Staff at Culloden stand in a row across a path on the battlefield, all linking arms.
1 Aug 2018

Building a planning system that works for everyone

We’re pushing for improvements to the planning system, which will make sure that Scotland’s special places are protected for everyone.

A large round stone cairn stands in the middle of a battlefield. Mountains and forests can be seen in the distance.
31 Jul 2018

Planning Bill changes are ‘point of no return’ for Scotland’s heritage

The Trust has called on the Scottish Government to save Scotland’s heritage by overhauling the planning system in forthcoming legislation.