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A bride and groom kiss on the lawn in front of Haddo House. The wind is blowing the bride's long veil right out behind her.
7 Dec 2022

We got married at Haddo House

For many of our wedding couples, their venue of choice holds a special place in their hearts. Jack and Rachael were no exception. Here they explain what drew them to Haddo House.

A lady in a navy fleece hangs a small glass bauble on a very large Christmas tree. The tree stands in a grand sitting room in a castle.
6 Dec 2022

Traditional Christmas decorations at Castle Fraser

We’re celebrating the festive season at Castle Fraser this year with our decorations taking a leaf out of the history books!

A person wearing a black and white patterned jumper holds a baking tray in front of them. The tray is lined with parchment paper, on which are laid out eight unbaked gingerbread men. There is flour on the worktop just below.

Tasty Christmas recipe – gingerbread men

Head Chef Ivor at Newhailes House & Gardens in Musselburgh shares his traditional gingerbread men recipe with us, the perfect treat for the festive season.

A view of the clock tower in the cobbled courtyard at Culzean Castle. It is made from a warm sandstone and has an arch underneath. Wooden doors lead into various other houses around the courtyard.

Unique holiday accommodation in Scotland

Discover unique places to stay in Scotland. From castles to croft houses, our holiday accommodation is steeped in history and will provide you with amazing memories.

2 Dec 2022

The PLANTS project: reflections on Inverewe

Philippa Holdsworth (PLANTS Inventory Team Manager North) reflects on auditing the unique site of Inverewe Garden.

A pipistrelle bat rests on a brick surface, its wings tucked into its furry body.
2 Dec 2022

Bats at Haddo House

The recently discovered summer maternity roost at Haddo highlights the important role the Trust plays in protecting both Scotland’s built and natural heritage.

Two young children wearing Santa hats sit at a low table, with their backs to the camera. The child nearest the camera is painting.

Family Christmas crafts

Try our festive crafts for children and adults, including using items foraged from nature for eco-friendly Christmas tree decorations.

A black and white line drawing of a witch trial. A group of women stand behind a man writing notes at a desk. In front of them a black figure seems to be emerging from a barrel. In the background, a ship is in difficulty at sea and another group of women are stirring a pot over a fire.
30 Nov 2022

Gladstone’s Land and a conspiracy of witches

Gladstone’s Land was once home to an investigator in the Scottish witch trials of the late 16th century.

A view taken from almost ground level looking out across a wide river, which is almost completely frozen over. Large stones are at the edges in the foreground, with cracked patterns of ice linking them together.
30 Nov 2022

Behind the scenes of our winter season

From major visitor experience improvements to essential repair and maintenance work, this is a busy time for our teams as we prepare for the new year and the longer-term future.