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Meet James Hannaford from award-winning Inverewe
James gives us an insight into his success as a First Gardener along with his top gardening tips
Oral History Project – we’d love to hear from you!
Pollok House has started an oral history project focusing on the life and legacy of Sir John Stirling Maxwell
The not-so-lone ranger
On World Ranger Day, find out more about the fantastic work of our very own rangers.
Revealing our collections
Over the next 18 months we will share behind-the-scenes insights on the progress of our collections inventory project with you.
Haddo Madonna
Over the next 12 months we will share behind-the-scenes insights on the progress of our research on this painting, which we hope may be by the Renaissance artist Raphael.
The learning programme at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Information about the learning programme and facilities available at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
First sighting of special moth in over 20 years at Inverewe
Inverewe Garden are welcoming a very special visitor for the first time in over 20 years.
Hill House shines in fashion images
The Hill House in Helensburgh provided the backdrop to a stunning shoot by acclaimed Scottish designer Christopher Kane.
First gannet chick hatched at St Abb’s Head
Read about the first gannet chick ever recorded at St Abb’s Head NNR
Have you got the key to Scotland’s treasures?
The staff at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culross Palace have got the key to the treasures of Scotland this summer and are sharing it with visitors, as part of a fun summer campaign.
Secrets of the Royal Mile
An Insider’s Guide to creating a map of the Edinburgh Festivals
A summer of adventure at Isle Be Wild
Children of all ages can now take part in an unforgettable experience at Brodick Castle
Smugglers of Culzean
Learn about the smuggling that took place in the caves below Culzean Castle during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Into the Wild Woodland
Experience our brand-new Wild Woodland adventure play area at Culzean Castle & Country Park
Families go wild for new Brodick play experience
A fantastic new play experience for younger visitors to the National Trust for Scotland’s Brodick Castle and Country Park opens on 1 July, as the summer holidays begin.
Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 3)
Continue the story of Scipio Kennedy and his journey to Culzean Castle (Part 3 – Scipio’s role and literacy)
'The Philosopher and his Pupils' travels to Edinburgh
Brodie Castle’s Van der Vliet painting is part of the Beyond Caravaggio exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland
Conservation volunteers protecting spectacular scenery
The Trust’s Conservation Volunteer Groups will be hard at work protecting Scotland’s spectacular scenery this summer
Warm and fuzzy welcome at Crathes Castle
Visitors to Crathes Castle near will have a colourful arrival, thanks to some creative yarn-bombers who visited over the weeken
Homecoming for historic map
A Chimney Map dating from the 17th century has returned home to Castle Fraser
Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 2)
The story of Scipio Kennedy and his journey to Culzean Castle (Part 2 – The Middle Passage and slave-naming traditions)
National Trust for Scotland welcomes decisive Scottish Government action on Raptor Persecution.
Read about Scottish Government action on Raptor Persecution.
Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 1)
Read the next chapter in a series of posts about Culzean Castle’s history and the life of Scipio Kennedy.
Angus Folk Museum closed
Museum permanently closed due to structural issues