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A view of Drum Castle on a sunny day, with bright blue sky behind. The ancient, square stone tower is to the left, with the Jacobean section to the right. Tall trees can be seen behind the castle.
4 Feb 2022

Restoration of Scottish castles

Castle restoration is a popular topic, and something we are often asked about. However, is restoration the right word for the work we do?

Two statues stand in niches high up on the exterior of Falkland Palace.
3 Feb 2022

Conserving 500-year-old statues at Falkland Palace

Join our team for a glimpse into the work being undertaken to conserve some important statues at Falkland Palace.

A view inside the Hill House Box showing the walkways that rise beside and above the Hill House.
2 Feb 2022

The Hill House: what we’ve learned since the Box went up

We placed the Hill House in a protective box to shelter it from the elements. What have we learned since then?

A close-up image of an embroidered Chinese-style lion on a silk panel. The lion is sewn in green, red and orange thread.
1 Feb 2022

Lions, peacocks and peonies

We’re celebrating Lunar New Year by taking a closer look at Newhailes’ 18th-century embroidered Chinese silks.

28 Jan 2022

Meet the Maker: Burgess Hay from Burgess Bagpipes

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops.

A photo of a tall, bare-branched oak tree standing beside a slightly taller, dark green conifer tree. A lawn lies in the foreground. Both tree are silhouetted against a blue sky.
25 Jan 2022

Crathes Garden blog #9: American giants and English oaks

In the latest instalment of her blog series, our expert garden guide takes a look at some of Crathes’ oldest and largest trees.

A view of the Hill House, surrounded by a very large metal, chainmail structure. The view is from the garden and it is a sunny day.
21 Jan 2022

The Hill House: a century of change

How has this gem of Scottish architecture changed through the decades?

An aerial view of a large estate with an extensive area of flattened woodland in the foreground. Many trees are lying on the ground and resting on others. In the background a walled garden can just be made out.
12 Jan 2022

Storm Arwen – an opportunity arises

After the severe storm in November, the clean-up process is underway. Although some areas have lost many thousands of trees, it is not an entirely bleak outlook for the future.

A close-up view of a wreath hanging on a white door with glass panes. The wreath is made mostly from evergreen foliage, as well as some cones and berries.
16 Dec 2021

Crathes Garden blog #8: homage to trees

Join our expert garden guide for a look at the devastating impact of Storm Arwen on the garden and estate at Crathes Castle.