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The Castle Fraser library with a green Christmas tree at its centre, decorated with small handcrafted stockings stitched with names, and red and gold ornaments.

1 Dec 2023

Research reveals hidden meanings behind Christmas carol

New Christmas activities at Castle Fraser have been inspired by hidden meanings in the 12 Days of Christmas carol.

6 Nov 2023

Talks by Trust experts in Fort William

We’re working in partnership with the Highland Cinema in Fort William, to deliver a series of talks this winter to raise awareness and support for our work to protect and share the special places in our care.

A selection of food and drink, including cakes, biscuits and wine, stacked in and in front of an open hamper. In the background are presents, lights and a Christmas tree.

1 Nov 2023

Christmas gifts from Scotland

Share the love with the National Trust for Scotland by shopping with us. All profits support our vital conservation work.

Autumn family crafts: beyond be-leaf mobile

Create a delightful autumn view with this crafty mobile using materials you can find outdoors.

Three people stand outside a white-walled cafe, which has a stencilled decoration saying: Come tickle your tastebuds. Two tall men, both wearing glasses, stand either side of a shorter woman. All are smiling at the camera.

10 Oct 2023

Curtain goes up on Osgood Mackenzie

An exciting new play portraying the life and loves of Inverewe Garden’s colourful creator is coming to the National Trust for Scotland property.

A collage-style picture of a red squirrel, made from orange paper and using dried red/orange autumn leaves for its large tail. Surrounding the picture are slender twigs and clusters of autumn leaves, creating a natural frame.

9 Oct 2023

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: squirrel craft

It’s time to get artistic and create this beautiful red squirrel, just like the ones you might spot in some of our countryside places.

A robin with an orangey-red chest and chunky tummy stands at the left of the photo, looking to the right.

21 Sept 2023

Our winter places

Here’s a handy guide to which of our places are open this winter, so you can start planning some memorable days out.

A large, white-stone-walled, 16th-century building stands on the High Street of Kirkcaldy, against a bright blue sky. It has a tiled roof and exposed stone chimneys.

20 Sept 2023

Open day at Sailors’ Walk

Meet National Trust for Scotland specialists at an informal open day at Sailors’ Walk on Saturday 21 October to hear about this special house in Kirkcaldy.

Two men stand at the edge of the sea, with waves lapping over their feet. Both look out to sea. The older man on the left holds the arm of the man on the right. The man on the left wears a shirt tucked into rolled-up trousers, and a bright red scarf around his neck. The man on the right wears just a pair of shorts.

20 Sept 2023

Encountering Children of Empire symposium

The National Trust for Scotland and the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies (University of Glasgow) held a two-day symposium exploring the histories of children in colonial spaces.