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A smiling woman is sitting on a chair, wearing a tartan shawl.
10 Jun 2021

Meet the Makers: Jenny Urquhart from Johnstons of Elgin

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Jenny Urquhart from Johnstons of Elgin.

A large yellow crane is being used in the construction of the Box at the Hill House.
7 Jun 2021

The designed landscape at the Hill House

Two years on from the construction of the Box, we look at the impact it has had on the designed landscape around the house.

A rugged, steep-sided island rises out of the blue sea on the hazy horizon. A small island/sea stack rises just to the left of the main island. Small water droplets can be seen on the camera lens.
3 Jun 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 1

The National Trust for Scotland ranger team have returned to St Kilda and are continuing with their blog series from 2019.

A close-up view of a very decorative ceiling and cornice. There are floral and classical plaster motifs, as well as stylised gilded flower motifs.
2 Jun 2021

Transforming Holmwood with Alexander Thomson’s designs

As Holmwood’s redecoration project enters its final phase, we look at what’s happened in the past year.

A man is standing behind a drystone wall and is carrying out repairs to it.
1 Jun 2021

Volunteer skills in action at Inverewe

The art of constructing and repairing drystone walls at Inverewe.

A woman in a pink t-shirt is in a garden and holds a National Trust for Scotland omega sign, with the word 'love' on it.
31 May 2021

A day in the life of a ... Visitor Experience Manager

We meet Julie Armour from Brodie Castle for a behind-the-scenes glance at the important role she plays in caring for our special places.

27 May 2021

Our mountain footpath team v the Scottish midge

Our brilliant mountain footpath team take on ALL the Scottish midges!

Three gardeners kneel on a narrow gravel path beside a long flower bed. They are weeding. A garden hose on a blue trolley is parked between them on the path. At the far end of the path is a small, tower-like, garden pavilion structure.
26 May 2021

Crathes Garden blog #1: Seven years’ weeding

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the team are working on in the garden at Crathes.

A view of the classical Georgian, symmetrical facade of House of Dun. Very tall trees surround the house. A garden is laid out in front of the house.
25 May 2021

What we’re doing at House of Dun

Enjoy a sneak peek behind the scenes at the House of Dun project in Angus.