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Two women hold hands on a path between two tall hedges, and the shot is taken through a gap in the hedge, creating a frame! Crathes Castle is in the background.
17 Nov 2025

Outdoor Scottish-Hindu wedding at Crathes Castle

Mrs and Mrs Kumar invited 250 guests to their celebrations at the beautiful Crathes Castle.

Candles, soaps, handwash and diffusers are displayed in front of a roaring fire.
10 Nov 2025

Christmas gifts from Scotland

Find the perfect Christmas gift in our 2025 gift guide, featuring our eco-friendly hampers, exclusive gift sets and unique handcrafted products.

Woman kneels in a woodland beside a brightly lit moth trap.
4 Nov 2025

Scarce moth sighted at Trust nature reserve

Two species of moths, which haven’t been spotted at Grey Mare’s Tail in over 30 years, reappeared over the summer.

A group of three people stand in a lake with two people in a boat, conducting a vendace survey.
3 Nov 2025

Rare ice age fish thriving at Grey Mare’s Tail

A survey at Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve confirms the rare vendace population at Loch Skeen continues to flourish.

Six recently dug up 18th-century lead shots are in a group on the left, and seven smaller shots are in a group on the right side, sitting on a piece of plastic.
31 Oct 2025

Archaeologists recover Jacobite projectiles at Culloden

Archaeologists have recovered more than 100 projectiles, including lead musket balls and cannon shot, from Culloden Battlefield.

Painted pinecones on a glittery tree ornament.

Christmas family craft: painted pinecone decorations

This simple Christmas craft transforms the humble pinecone into a colourful, glittery ornament, sure to add sparkle to any Christmas tree.

A collage of products available from the National Trust for Scotland online shop.

Gifts for: History buffs

Explore our handy gift guide tailored for history enthusiasts and discover the perfect gift for those with a love of the past.

A collage of products available from the National Trust for Scotland online shop.

Gifts for: Nature enthusiasts

For that special someone who’s never happier than when up a Munro, bird watching (even from the comfort of home) or loves all things flora and fauna.

A collage of products available from the National Trust for Scotland online shop.

Gifts for: Scotland lovers

Whether you’re shopping for someone with Scottish roots, an adventurer dreaming of visiting, or someone who just loves all things Alba, this handy gift guide has something for everyone.

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