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A red steam train travels across the Glenfinnan Viaduct

Famous film & TV locations

Explore the famous filming locations of international TV series and Hollywood feature films.

A man stands with his arms around 3 young girls. Behind them is the mountan of Goat Fell and the lush Glen Rosa. They are all wearing waterproof jackets yet it is sunny.
24 Sept 2018

5 reasons to book a trip to Arran – now!

Travel writer Robin McKelvie describes his family’s latest trip to Arran, and their love of Brodick.

Hikers scale the Munro, Sgurr A Bhealaich Dheirg high over Kintail

46 Munros to bag

Discover and conquer the Trust’s 46 Munros at 6 of our countryside places, and enjoy unforgettable experiences.

Some glasses of green, eerie eyeball punch, with straws.

Halloween recipe – Eerie eyeball punch

This spooky punch is a great Halloween party idea that’ll definitely be a hit with children.

Three peeled bananas are impaled on lollipop sticks and lie in a row. They are covered in desiccated coconut and have raisins to suggest eyes and an open mouth.

Halloween recipe – Bone-chilling boo-nanas

These ghostly banana lollies, coated in coconut, are a healthier Halloween treat for children – and they’ll have lots of fun making them!

A blue bowl is filled with a thick orange soup, topped off with swirls of cream and sprinkles of herbs. The bowl is displayed on a wooden chopping board.

Halloween recipe – Creamy pumpkin & lentil soup

Are you carving a Halloween pumpkin this year? Use the flesh and seeds to make this delicious soup.

A close-up shot of lots of pairs of trainer-ed feet running along a gravel path.
20 Aug 2018

Wholly healthy happiness

Our places are perfect venues for moving about and getting fitter – from marathons and obstacle courses to a simple walk in the park.

A group of people stand and sit on a cliff top. In the background are dramatic cliffs and a blue sea, with white waves crashing against the rocks.

Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders: 4-day itinerary

From Georgian grandeur in Edinburgh’s New Town to a living museum of Victorian printing in Innerleithen, there’s so much to discover in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders.

Two glass plate stands are piled high with scones, and stand on a patio table with a beautiful garden in the background. Behind the scones are three jars of jam: two blackcurrant and one raspberry.
10 Aug 2018

Tea time at Branklyn Garden

After its introduction last year, the tearoom at Branklyn Garden continues to prosper and provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to enjoy the garden even more.

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