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A vision of New Caledonia at Gladstone’s Land
Links to the infamous Darien Scheme are found at several Trust properties, including Gladstone’s Land.
Conservation grazing in action at Culloden Battlefield
More used to dealing with people than bovines, the team at Culloden have been learning particularly important new skills!
Changing history
We’re embarking on a new project that will explore the role that the slave trade played in the histories of Scotland and some of the Trust’s most-loved properties.
Scotland’s Landscape Alliance launches ‘Landscape and Place for Success’
A new plan has been published, highlighting Scotland’s Landscape Alliance’s vision and some recommendations for change. Find out more about the Trust’s role in this important forum.
Spectacular filming locations in Scotland
Why shoot in Scotland? Here’s a long list of reasons, featuring incredible filming locations with big-screen pedigree and easy access to location services.
Pests in collections – silverfish
Pests can cause irreversible damage in historical collections. Silverfish are very hard to eradicate, so we keep them in check with integrated pest management programmes.
Treasured memories on Inverewe’s Giving Tree
The Inverewe ‘Giving Tree’ project raised funds to help restore the vital shelterbelt of trees. Read about one family’s kind donation, which meant so much to both them and the Trust.
The Hill House: domestic servants
The life of a domestic servant during the Edwardian era was like no other. Life at the Hill House was a lot more tranquil than that portrayed in programmes such as Downton Abbey, but it was still busy and challenging.
Pretty in pink ... and blue: the conservation of two 18th-century gowns
What does it take to bring two 18th-century gowns back to their former glory, ready for display at House of Dun? We take a look ‘behind the scenes’ at the Trust’s collaboration with The Scottish Conservation Studio.