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A huge cliff rises from the sea, with gannets swooping in the air.

The impact of avian flu

Updated regularly. How avian flu is affecting the birds in our care, and guidance on what to do if you find an unwell bird while out and about.

Craigievar Castle, a pink castle with turrets surrounded by a grassy lawn, with trees in the background.
23 Jun 2022

Craigievar Castle closure – autumn 2022 to spring 2024

This summer is the last chance to visit Craigievar Castle before it closes for an 18-month major conservation project.

22 Jun 2022

Beyond Beckford: reviewing and re-interpreting the Beckford Collection

As part of a Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) funded internship Beyond Beckford, a PhD student and a PhD candidate are carrying out research at Brodick Castle.

The Moon Gate sits behind a variety of plants in the Walled Garden of Leith Hall
22 Jun 2022

Why we love Leith Hall

Members from the team at Leith Hall, Garden & Estate in Aberdeenshire share some of the reasons why they love this very special place.

An otter sits on a grassy river bank, facing the camera so we can see its long whiskers. It has brown fur with a pale throat.
21 Jun 2022

The Fantastic Five

Our North East ranger introduces his new series of wildlife guides at our Aberdeenshire and Angus countryside places.

Four people in a row in kayaks raise their hands in the air. The water is very still and blue. Tall mountains rise behind them in the distance.
20 Jun 2022

Make the longest day of the year the most exciting yet

The longest day (21 June this year) marks the start of summer in Scotland. With daylight lasting late into the evening, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore some of our beautiful places.

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20 Jun 2022

Get active this summer

Ready to enjoy a great Scottish summer? From family-friendly days out to demanding mountain hikes, we’ve got plenty of ideas for the long, warm days ahead.

A man and a woman sit outside on garden chairs. Behind them are fields, a loch, and mountains beyond. The man has white hair and is wearing a pink shirt with a red waistcoat. The woman has a grey jumper on over a long-sleeved stripy top, and she's holding a bottle of the gin they distil.
20 Jun 2022

Meet the makers: Gordon and Vanessa of Badachro Distillery

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Gordon and Vanessa of Badachro Distillery.

A little silver oblong box, shaped like an old book, is displayed against a pale grey background. It has some etched patterns on the top and side.
17 Jun 2022

Plague, fire, floods and a king

A PhD candidate has been researching the history behind some of the objects in a new exhibition at Brodick Castle on Arran.