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3 Mar 2023

Mother’s Day recipe – smoked mackerel rillette, croutons and salsa

Head Chef at Culzean Castle & Country Park, Scott Murdoch shares a dish close to his heart that’s perfect for Mother’s Day.

A puffin perches on a rocky ledge on a cliff, looking down across a turquoise inlet of the sea.
2 Mar 2023

Help us save Scotland’s seabirds

Calling all seabird lovers, dog walkers, visitors and those with an internet connection! Iconic species such as puffins are under threat. But we can help to protect them with your support.

A book called The Little Duke is displayed next to another called The Cruise of the Midge. The cover is illustrated in a typical Edwardian style.
2 Mar 2023

The invention of ‘childhood’

On World Book Day 2023, we take a look at the important role books played in defining childhood during the Edwardian era.

A rabbit peeks out of a hole in the ground.
28 Feb 2023

Crathes Garden blog #22: 1066 and all those rabbits

This month, our expert garden guide takes a look at the not-so-cute population of rabbits at Crathes, and the problems they are causing in the walled garden.

A fir tree has fallen through a roof of a historical stone building next to Fyvie Castle. It has left a large hole in the roof. Branches poke out. Felled logs lie next to the wall.
24 Feb 2023

Storm Otto causes significant damage at Fyvie Castle

The historic Racquets Court building at Fyvie Castle has been severely damaged by strong winds that felled trees across the estate.

24 Feb 2023

The PLANTS project: celebrating Crathes Castle Garden

In August 2022, the PLANTS project north team tackled Crathes walled garden, with three weeks to catalogue the planting in the 4-acre historic garden.

A large porcelain dish is displayed against a plain background. It is painted in dark blues, deep reds and gold. It features two koi carp leaping in the centre, with various floral motifs around the edge.
24 Feb 2023

A survey of ceramics

A survey of the Trust’s Chinese and Japanese ceramics has highlighted the many masterpieces in our collection.

Beautiful furniture, paintings and artefacts adorn the morning room in the House of the Binns
23 Feb 2023

Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Collections Care team

In the second instalment of 'Bringing Back the Binns' we hear about the extensive work being undertaken by the Collections Care team.

A view from a wooded hillside looking down over the village of Plockton on the shore of Loch Carron.

Digital detox holidays in Scotland

Enjoy a blissful, screen-free break at our holiday accommodation places with limited (or no) Wi-Fi.