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A large wooden drawer is pulled out from a dresser to reveal many neatly wrapped bundles of tartan cloth. Handwritten labels telling the clan name are attached to each one.
29 Mar 2023

A weaver named Willie

We take a look at the life of Willie Meikle, one of the last Scottish handloom weavers of his generation.

A white porcelain teapot is displayed against a plain grey background. The teapot has a coat of arms on the side. The lid has a gold enamelled rim.
24 Mar 2023

Armorial china: part 1

A study into Chinese porcelain at our properties has revealed a lot about Scotland’s past relationship with the wider world.

A woman in a National Trust for Scotland fleece stands behind a wooden desk. The ceiling-high shelves behind her are stacked with paper-wrapped packages, books, scales, and various other items.
22 Mar 2023

Supporting conservation skills: an internship at the Trust

We’re welcoming Alice to the Trust, who joins us as a conservator intern on a 12-month placement.

A woman and a man pose smilingly in front of a shop entrance and store window, that has the sign above it reading Highland Soap Company.
17 Mar 2023

Meet the Makers: Emma and Archie from Highland Soap Co.

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. Discover the stories behind the makers of some of our products.

Two cardboard bunnies made from sections of an egg carton stand on a blue table, next to an empty cardboard egg carton. The bunnies are filled with little eggs.

Egg-citing Easter crafts – using egg cartons

Looking for some crafts to keep the little ones busy this Easter? Here are some sustainable ideas using egg cartons!

A hot cross bun is served on a blue china plate. Beside it is the National Trust for Scotland logo in icing sugar. There is a scoop of ice cream on top of the bun, and a small jug of custard beside it on the plate.

Easter recipe – hot cross bun and butter pudding

Our Newhailes Head Chef Ivor shares his recipe to use up leftover hot cross buns this Easter at home.

Image of mountain top showing eroded ground and lots of people sitting either side of the main path.
12 Mar 2023

Preventing further damage to iconic Scottish summit

Work will be undertaken to stop the loss of vegetation and further soil erosion from the top of Ben Lomond.

7 Mar 2023

Recipe for a wedding – Fiona and Callum’s story

Home economics teacher Fiona perfectly crafted her wedding at Mar Lodge Estate – including making her own wedding cake using the property’s kitchen!

A large statue standing at the edge of a park is surrounded by scaffolding and then wrapped in a plastic film.
6 Mar 2023

Conservation in action: Cameronians’ Regimental Memorial

Find out about our plans to restore the Cameronians’ Regimental Memorial using traditional skills.