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A view of Fingal's Cave on Staffa and the surrounding basalt columns, seen from a little way out to sea on a sunny day.
6 Jul 2022

Staffa, a humbling island

Rachel, one of our rangers on Staffa, shares her experience of being a part of this captivating little Scottish island, and observes the puffins and the people around her.

A view of an old stone mill with a large water wheel at the side. The walls have exposed brickwork and the roof is made of orange tiles.
6 Jul 2022

Why we love Preston Mill

Hear just some of the reasons why this quirky mill in East Lothian is such a special place.

A circular pool is surrounded by a low box hedge in a pretty walled garden. Behind the pool are roses trained against a wall and trellises with climbing plants.
4 Jul 2022

Summer in our gardens

Our gardens are a feast for all the senses in the summer months – from the heady scent of roses to the spectacular rainbow of lilies and poppies.

A blond highland cow stands in a meadow with Culloden Visitor Centre in the background.
4 Jul 2022

Behind the scenes this summer

Our expert teams have been working on some fascinating projects to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage.

1 Jul 2022

Glencoe turf house keeps heritage building skills alive

The recreation 17th-century turf house was created using traditional materials, tools and techniques.

A group of pink lupins grow in a border. Clusters of pink-purple flowers grow all the way up their chunky stems.
28 Jun 2022

Crathes Garden blog #14: Lovely lupins

This month, our expert garden guide takes a look at one of the most eye-catching plants to be found at Crathes: the lupins.

The interior of a summerhouse, with a ceiling decorated in an intricate pattern with pine cones.
27 Jun 2022

Hidden secrets in our gardens

Ancient time-telling devices and bespoke sculptures lie nestled among the fantastic flora of the National Trust for Scotland’s gardens, which are also places of learning for new generations of gardeners.

A beautiful white sandy beach, with small grassy dunes and turquoise sea under a blue sky.
27 Jun 2022

Summer at its finest

Long days, picnics and family adventures outdoors: summer is here at last! Here are some wonderful places to enjoy the sunny season at its best.

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.