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A close-up of a statue of a water nymph standing in the centre of a fountain with water falling around her.
28 Sep 2022

Why we love Greenbank Garden

Hear from our Greenbank team, as well as many visitors, about what makes this green oasis in the Southside of Glasgow so special.

A photo looking up the broad side of Ben Lomond, where the main path can be snaking its way to the summit ridge. A red circle has been drawn around a section of the path high up on the mountain, just before the shoulder.
27 Sep 2022

Jigsaw skills on Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond ranger staff have completed essential path repairs at 820m altitude on the main path.

A small sandpiper bird perches on a rock by the edge of the sea. It has a very round body, with brown upper feathers and a white tummy. It has a very short tail and yellow legs.
27 Sep 2022

From the edge of the world 2022 – part 7

Our seabird and marine ranger shares a summary of the migrant and vagrant bird highlights recorded so far this season on St Kilda.

A view of the Golden Garden area at Crathes Castle, featuring a square of lawn surrounded by well-established conifers and shrubs. The castle can be seen in the background, with a white flag flying.
26 Sep 2022

Crathes Garden blog #17: A passion for plants

Our expert garden guide considers the challenges of identifying plants in a richly diverse garden.

Jackie Bird sits on a bench in a garden, with trees behind her. She is smiling.
26 Sep 2022

Our new President: Jackie Bird

Journalist and broadcaster Jackie Bird has been confirmed as the new President of the National Trust for Scotland.

Lots of classic and vintage cars are parked on the lawn in front of Newhailes House. People are wandering around looking at them and talking to the car owners. There is a yellow BVAC pagoda in the background.
26 Sep 2022

Newhailes transformed into Carhailes

Get your motor running for Carhailes! The second annual festival for motoring enthusiasts and families was held on Sunday 28 August.

23 Sep 2022

St Michael’s Day and Michaelmas traditions

Là Fhéill Mìcheil – St Michael’s Day – happens on September 29th. Canna House Archivist Fiona Mackenzie looks at some of the folklore traditions surrounding this oft-forgotten Christian festival.

Apples! Cosy recipes for autumn

September is the beginning of apple harvest season in Scotland! Celebrate with one of our autumn-inspired apple recipes.

22 Sep 2022

Doors Open Days at Kippen Smiddy

At the end of August the National Trust for Scotland ran several Conservation in Action days for volunteers at Kippen Smiddy, to allow it to reopen to the general public for our Doors Open Days this month.