All Stories
The PLANTS project: reflections on Inverewe
Philippa Holdsworth (PLANTS Inventory Team Manager North) reflects on auditing the unique site of Inverewe Garden.
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.
Family Christmas crafts
Try our festive crafts for children and adults, including using items foraged from nature for eco-friendly Christmas tree decorations.
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.
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.
Crathes Garden blog #19: The cycles of life
Our expert garden guide takes a look at the glorious autumn colour holding on at Crathes, and considers the role the garden can play in improving biodiversity in the years ahead.
What if a new National Park wasn’t only on land?
The Trust’s Director of Conservation and Policy believes the Scottish Government’s approach to new National Parks should look seawards as well as landwards. Here’s why.
Plant of the month: Cotinus coggygria
While auditing the garden at Crathes Castle, Niki Douglas (Inventory Officer for the PLANTS project) was impressed by the beauty of the smoke bush.
The work of our Collections Care teams
The preservation of the National Trust for Scotland’s collections and interiors is founded in science and relies on the work of our dedicated Collections Care teams.