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1 Feb 2019

Canna and Sanday map out the future

The inner Hebridean islands of Canna and Sanday have emerged as world leaders in the application of digital mapping technology.

A view of the front gable end of Burns Cottage, which shows a lot of moss growing on the thatched roof and bad orange staining on the white stone walls.
29 Jan 2019

Raising funds for Burns Cottage

We’re appealing for support to carry out vital works at the Bard’s birthplace.

28 Jan 2019

Hebridean female crofters – in sharp focus

Margaret Fay Shaw’s photographic work demonstrates the life of female Hebridean crofters in South Uist in the 1930s.

A portrait of ​Mary, Queen of Scots​, who wears a large ruff and small cap, almost covering her red hair.
23 Jan 2019

The life of Mary, Queen of Scots

A summary of the life of one of Scotland’s most fascinating historical figures

A view of Falkland Palace from across the large lawn area. Tree branches frame the shot, casting their shadow onto the grass below.
11 Jan 2019

A royal visit to Falkland Palace in the spring of 1562

With the release of the new Mary Queen of Scots film this month, we’ve imagined how a royal visit to Falkland Palace, said to be one of Mary’s favourite residences, might have involved the people who worked there.

An exterior view of the bright yellow walls of Culross Palace. A stone courtyard is in the foreground.
8 Jan 2019

Putting Scotland on the map

We’re showcasing Scotland’s world-leading conservation work on an international stage.

Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce in the Outlaw King film. In this still, he is shown higher than his surrounding men, who carry shields and spears.
14 Nov 2018

Lights, camera, fact-ion

We’re bringing Scotland to the silver screen.

12 Nov 2018

Revealing archaeology

During July, August and September 2018, a post-graduate student from Glasgow University completed a work placement with the National Trust for Scotland’s archaeologists.

Looking up at Burns Monument from the gardens against a blue sky with clouds
24 Oct 2018

Secrets of a Shrine (part 2)

Uncovering the mysteries of a 200-year-old monument to Robert Burns: symbolism in design