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A golden statue of a hawk holding a rat in its talons is attached above the entrance to Gladstone’s Land. Beyond it, the view extends down the Royal Mile, with the spire of St Giles’ Cathedral clearly silhouetted against the pale blue sky.

12 Mar 2024

Women’s history at Gladstone’s Land: Elsie Maud Inglis

Some of the team at Gladstone’s Land are highlighting five trailblazing women through a series of blog posts that explore their historical influence as well as their connections to this very special property.

Clusters of snowdrops grow on a woodland floor covered with dry leaves.

11 Mar 2024

The PLANTS project: snowdrop season at Branklyn Garden

The PLANTS Project East team have picked five of their favourite snowdrops from their audit of Branklyn Garden.

Looking out to sea across rocky cliffs and sea stacks. A rainbow forms a perfect arc on the blue sea horizon.

5 Mar 2024

Call for ministers to reject proposed Berwick Bank wind farm site

Polling for the National Trust for Scotland shows that 80% of the public agree that the proposed development, off St Abb’s Head, should be re-sited.

A man wearing a waterproof coat and a fleece hat sits on a hillside, concentrating on planting a young tree beside a clump of a heather. A little brown and white dog sits next to him, looking out across the stream that runs through the glen. There is snow on the peaks in the background.

28 Feb 2024

An opportunity to help protect Scotland’s woodlands

Through our charity’s Dedicate a Tree appeal, you can make planet-friendly gifts and be part of creating Scotland’s future woodlands.

A stone room in a castle, lit by lamps. Large tapestries hang on the walls.

Behind the scenes in winter: Crathes Castle

Here is the last in our series of short films that give a snapshot of the conservation work taking place all year round.

A view of the long Victorian wing of Drum Castle in winter, with snow covering the ground. A woman and child walk handing hands along the snow-covered path outside.

Behind the scenes in winter: Drum Castle

Enjoy the penultimate instalment of our series of films revealing the work that takes place behind the scenes over winter.

A composite image of 5 photos of perennial plants in full bloom.

23 Feb 2024

The PLANTS project: top 5 perennial plants

The PLANTS Project Manager picks 5 perennial plants that are most commonly found across National Trust for Scotland gardens.

Two people walk arm in arm along a woodland path, looking towards a large bed of purple flowers on their left. Another person is in the background, crouching down and looking more closely at the flowers.

Mother’s Day gift guide

Buy a Mother’s Day gift with a difference this year, with all profits going back into protecting Scotland’s heritage.

A grand stone hall in a castle, with furniture and other objects all covered in bespoke white covers. A lady works at a table at the far end of the room.

Behind the scenes in winter: Castle Fraser

Enjoy the next instalment of our series of films revealing the work that takes place behind the scenes over winter.

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