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A tall willow sculpture of a woman with braided hair holding a hawk on one hand stands in the grass at the centre of an orchard. Past the trees of the orchard, the stone tower and walls of Falkland Palace rise up.

12 Jun 2024

Why we love Falkland Palace & Garden

Members of our team share how the layers of history and beautiful garden make this a special place to inspire people of all ages.

Two young girls run around a very large sculpture of a mouse. The mouse is shown sitting up on its back legs, with its tail wrapped around its feet.

9 May 2024

Why we love Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Hear from members of our amazing team at RBBM, who share some of the reasons why they love this very special place.

A view of Alloa Tower on a sunny day, looking across a large grassy area. Tall trees grow near the tower.

2 May 2024

Why we love Alloa Tower

Meet members of the Alloa Tower team who share some of the things they love most about this surprising 15th-century tower house.

A man walking through a woodland of tall Douglas firs. Sunlight is streaming through the trees.

18 Oct 2023

Why we love the Hermitage

Thundering falls, a cathedral of trees and wildlife galore – there are SO many reasons why we love this very special place.

A white-walled Edwardian mansion house stands on a slight hill. Terraced gardens lie before it.

15 Sept 2023

Why we love Hill of Tarvit Mansion & Garden

Hear from the Hill of Tarvit team about why they love this timelessly elegant property in Fife.

Newhailes House seen across the lawn, with tall leafy trees framing the shot.

31 Aug 2023

Why we love Newhailes House & Gardens

Members of the Newhailes team share some of the reasons why they love this place of magical spaces, just on Edinburgh’s doorstep.

A view of a grand stately house, which is essentially oblong in shape except for two crenellated towers at the front of the house. A large lawn lies in front of the house. A tarmac drive runs all the way round the house.

22 Aug 2023

Why we love House of the Binns

Members of the House of the Binns team share some of their highlights of this remarkable house near Linlithgow.

A view of a meadow-style border in Pitmedden Garden on a sunny day. Electric blue thistles are in the foreground. A large hedge and dome-shaped tree are in the background, with Pitmedden House just peeking over the top.

14 Aug 2023

Why we love Pitmedden Garden

A garden that’s good for the soul and good for the planet! Members of our team and visitors at Pitmedden Garden share why they love this special place.

A waterfall tumbles down a lush green hillside on a sunny day.

14 Jul 2023

Why we love Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve

With a mesmerising waterfall and a spectacular ‘surprise’ loch, members of our ranger team share some of the reasons to explore this nature reserve near Moffat.