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A hand holding a fossil with a calm sea in the background
10 Apr 2025

Step into science at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Join the team at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum for a thrilling experience filled with family-friendly science activities.

A sepia image of a lady standing with her arms behind her back wearing a buttoned down dress.
9 Apr 2025

Stitching a living: dressmaking in late Victorian Glasgow

Uncover the history of Glasgow’s fashion and textile industries in the late 1900s through the fascinating Tenement House archive and the life of Mrs Toward.

Five schoolchildren dressed up and holding cardboard shields stand in the room of a castle
2 Apr 2025

Fyvie Castle inspires future heritage careers

A new initiative by the Trust is encouraging local school pupils to explore potential careers in heritage, drawing inspiration from the rich history of Fyvie Castle.

Two men proudly hold a trophy between them. They are standing in front of two advertising hoardings for Archaeology Live! and Current Archaeology Awards.
21 Mar 2025

Pioneering Spirit prevails at archaeology awards

The National Trust for Scotland’s Pioneering Spirit project won Current Archaeology’s Archaeological Research Project of the Year.

An old, white-walled townhouse with an unusual tower to the front and a grey slate roof. It has an old wooden front door. The photo is framed by tree branches just starting to come into bud.
3 Mar 2025

From Abertarff to America

We have recently discovered the story of Colonel John Stuart, who was born at Abertarff House and was a key British colonial figure in the 18th century.

A framed tapestry of a group of people in period dress in a room.
27 Feb 2025

Embellishing a story

Research into an intriguing embroidered picture at Leith Hall uncovers new connections and meaning.

A drone photo of an archaeology dig
25 Feb 2025

Exploring the archaeology and history of Glenlivet whisky

Archaeological fieldwork by the Trust, in partnership with The Glenlivet, has shed new light on how the whisky-making process was industrialised in the 19th century.

Woman in pink top with back to viewer is holding a torch and showing a younger woman and man a large 17th tapestry that is hanging on a wall to the left of the image.
14 Feb 2025

Conservation journeys at Falkland Palace 

Investigatory works to determine the scope of known issues within the building fabric of Falkland Palace will ultimately lead to a project of remediation works, which has meant vulnerable collections have had to be removed to allow access.

Castle Fraser on a sunny winter's day with a dusting of snow.

Christmas at Castle Fraser

The decorations at Castle Fraser are made with plants grown in the castle garden, then cut and dried in time for Christmas. Enjoy this festive celebration of the garden inside the castle.