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A close-up view of a branch of a fire bush, with many red and pink leaves.

Autumn in our gardens

Fantastic foliage and an abundance of fruit make our gardens wonderful places to visit this autumn.

Two smiling girls wearing raincoats stand side by side. In one hand each holds a large set of fallen leaves, which they've posed with above their heads like an umbrella.

Get active this autumn

The evenings may be drawing in but don’t let that keep you indoors. There are adventures for all ages to be had across Scotland this season.

A large red-capped toadstool with a white stalk grows on a mossy woodland floor. It has little white specks scattered across its cap.
12 Oct 2022

Autumn fungi at Corrieshalloch Gorge NNR

A kaleidoscope of colour can be seen not only in the changing leaves of the trees, but also in the wide array of fungi on the ground.

A red squirrel sits on a leafy woodland floor, surrounded by orange and brown fallen autumn leaves. A chunky twig lies in the foreground. The squirrel appears to be resting its front paw on its hind leg. Its long tail is stretched out behind it.
12 Oct 2022

Why we love Threave

Team members from Threave Garden & Estate share some of the reasons why they love working at this special place in South-West Scotland.

Large trees are lit up in blue, red and white light at night time.
6 Oct 2022

Brodie Illuminated 2022

Experience a different way of seeing Brodie Castle and the surrounding estate during a magical light show this November.

A close-up image detailing the medieval painting of a knight's torso, wearing armour and holding a sword across his body.
5 Oct 2022

Crathes painted ceilings project: delicate work progressing

With the conservation of the Room of the Nine Nobles and the Stair Chamber now complete, we take a look at their history, the conservators’ process and some early findings.

The library at Haddo House, a large and light room with bookshelves from the floor to the ceiling along the walls, low hanging chandeliers, and tables and chairs. There is a portrait of a woman in a long dress hung above a fireplace.
4 Oct 2022

Places for book lovers: the best libraries of the Trust

Discover some of the best libraries at National Trust for Scotland places, from cosy townhouse rooms to castles with towering shelves and hidden chambers.

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

Jigsaw skills on Ben Lomond

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