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Preston Mill is surrounded by grass meadows. It has orange stone walls with a conical roof, that leans slightly to the side.
18 May 2020

Preston Mill goes for a whirl

Vital lockdown work at Preston Mill keeps Scotland’s heritage alive.

A view of Brodie Castle in the background, with a grassy bank covered in daffodils in the foreground. A long stone wall runs beside a path that leads to the castle.
15 May 2020

Looking after Scotland under lockdown

Our properties may not have been open to visitors, but the National Trust for Scotland’s vital work has continued through the coronavirus crisis.

The pond in Inveresk Lodge Garden on a sunny spring day, with trees reflected in the water. A pile of logs stands on the bank.
11 May 2020

Maintaining Inveresk Lodge Garden during lockdown

The serene hillside garden and pond in the charming village of Inveresk, near Edinburgh, continues to be maintained by the regional team during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bird's-eye view of a 3D model of the Hill House.
30 Apr 2020

Digital heritage in the time of coronavirus

Digital platforms are offering new ways to explore our heritage virtually now that we can’t visit in person.

Two Highland cows, with thick shaggy coats, graze in a fenced-off paddock at Culloden.
28 Apr 2020

Meet the Culloden cows

In the midst of so much change, our animals continue to graze the battlefield – although they must be wondering where all their visitors have gone!

Several yachts in an island natural harbour on a sunny day.
15 Apr 2020

Isle of Canna – a view from the harbour

Managing the harbour on Canna during the coronavirus pandemic and how the island is coping with the isolation.

A lady stands talking by a harbour, being interviewed by another lady and filmed by a large camera.
20 Mar 2020

Through the eyes of: the third (and present!) Trust ranger at St Abb’s Head

Liza Cole gives you a snapshot of what life is like for a Senior Ranger at St Abb’s Head NNR.

A man stands beside an illustration of Robert Burns superimposed on a saltire.
17 Mar 2020

Meeting Drew McIntyre

Local hero and WWE wrestling superstar Drew McIntyre returned to Ayrshire to visit Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, strengthening his connection with the Bard and his pride in Scotland’s history.

Woman in period costume in a rooms with paintings lining the walls
11 Mar 2020

Life as a costumed guide

We speak to Angela at Brodick, who is part of our costumed team, to find out how she got started and what tales shes loves to tell.