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A person leans over to look through a telescope, which is pointed towards a very bright moon. The moon is hanging in the sky over Hugh Miller's Cottage.
1 Dec 2025

Astronomy Month at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum in Cromarty will be celebrating all things space over four weeks this winter.

A traditional festive wreath made using Leylandii, holly, variegated holly and Skimmia.
1 Dec 2025

Wreath-making tips from Threave’s gardeners 

Gardeners from Threave Garden & Nature Reserve share tips on making wreaths, from gathering foliage to building your festive decoration.

A close-up of a Christmas tree in an old-fashioned parlour. It has candles on its boughs and lots of baubles. A fireplace is in the background.
28 Nov 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season, part II

As we enter winter, we’re revisiting a podcast about how the National Trust for Scotland creates and installs authentic festive decorations in our places.

The snow-capped peak of Ben Lawers rises, with grassy foothills in the foreground. The sky is bright blue.
24 Nov 2025

Landscape pressures in Scotland

To coincide with the launch of Scotland’s Landscape Charter, the National Trust for Scotland is calling for action to protect Scotland’s landscapes.

A person in a helmet and high-vis jacket examines a path beside Staffa’s hexagonal rock columns.
21 Nov 2025

Next phase of Staffa infrastructure project begins

We have commenced the next phase of a major infrastructure project on Staffa as we continue to invest in the visitor experience on this beautiful island.

An orange coloured moth in an egg carton.
21 Nov 2025

Inverewe and Corrieshalloch are a haven for biodiversity

This summer, Inverewe and Corrieshalloch Gorge were alive with more than just the flutter of visitors – they were buzzing, gliding, and shimmering under the watchful eye of the Trust’s conservation team.

A light projection of a phoenix is projected onto Brodie Castle.
19 Nov 2025

Brodie Illuminated 2025

Brodie Illuminated returns this month for its sixth year at Brodie Castle & Estate, showcasing the immense popularity of this enjoyable local event.

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.

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