All Stories
From the edge of the world 2023: part 1
Our ranger team have returned to St Kilda and are continuing with their blog series, revealing stories about life on these islands at ‘the edge of the world’.
Crathes Garden blog #24: Renewal
As spring brings the reappearance of lots of horticultural delights, our expert garden guide takes a look at the special role of a garden, a place where art and science meet.
Pioneering paint and relationships at Leith Hall
How choosing plastic-free paint at our places can be both a better match for the past and a better choice for the future.
Our new Corrieshalloch Gateway to Nature Centre is open!
The new visitor facilities and paths at Corrieshalloch Gorge will help to protect and provide access to this spectacular natural heritage site.
Festhailes returns to Newhailes
Get your dancing shoes on for the return of Festhailes, the family-friendly music festival taking place at Newhailes on Saturday 13 May.
Scottish castle holidays
Banish sleepless knights (!) and enjoy a relaxing stay in some of the National Trust for Scotland’s historic castles.
Unlocking the secrets of the Canna sound archive
Our archivist on the Isle of Canna describes the Canna sound archive and how she uses it in her Gaelic folklore work.
Nature’s dyes
In the garden at Weaver’s Cottage are many plants that can be used to create natural dyes, whose colourful properties have been valued for centuries.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Regional Conservator
In this third instalment of a series of articles taking you behind the scenes at the House of the Binns, we look at the challenges and opportunities of undertaking our recent conservation project.