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Two women stand looking at plants, one with a clipboard
12 Nov 2024

The PLANTS project: A day in the life

The PLANTS project concludes in 2025 after auditing plant collections across Trust gardens. Inventory Officer Lucrezia Rossi reflects on her role and her experiences over the last two and a half years.

Golden brown sausage rolls sprinkled with sesame seeds are displayed on some grease-proof paper on top of a cooling rack. One has been sliced in half on a chopping board, beside a wooden knife and fork.

Recipe: Scott’s haggis sausage rolls from Culzean

Try our delicious hearty sausage rolls with a twist, created by Scott Murdoch, Head Chef at Culzean Castle & Country Park.

Two people in yellow high-vis jackets and white hard hats stand in the attic of a building.
11 Nov 2024

A day in the life of a Maintenance Surveyor

To celebrate National Maintenance Week, we take a glimpse into the role of one of the Trust’s maintenance surveyors.

A view of Brodie Castle at night, illuminated by huge light displays on the exterior walls of the castle in bright colours.
8 Nov 2024

Why we love Brodie Castle & Estate

Watch our short film to find out what makes Brodie Castle so special, whether you’re a history buff, adventure playground fan or stargazer!

Two thatchers -- a man and a woman -- stand on ladders leaning against the thatched roof of the Bachelors' Club, with the village of Tarbolton in the background.
7 Nov 2024

Tam o’ Thatcher: thatching the historic Bachelors’ Club

We are re-thatching the roof of the Bachelors’ Club, the site of Robert Burns’s social club in the 18th century.

A plate of brownies sit on a table next to two cups and saucers and a jug of milk. Two hands hold one of the cups.

Recipe: Ivor’s brownie traybake from Newhailes

Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies from Head Chef Ivor Clark at Newhailes. Dark, milk and white chocolate blend perfectly to create a gooey centre.

Dad and son choose a Christmas tree on the farm, two Christmas trees. The dad pushes a large tree in a wooden cart and the son a smaller tree in a wooden cart.

O Christmas Trees!

James Hannaford, Head Gardener at Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, gives us the lowdown on his five festive favourite Christmas trees.

A stack of round shortbread biscuits are piled on a wooden chopping board, sprinkled with white sugar. A biscuit snapped into four pieces lies on the work surface in the foreground. A bowl of red berries and a red and yellow rose are in the blurred background.

Recipe: Jasmine’s shortbread from Mackintosh at the Willow

Create buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with this simple recipe by Jasmine Spears, head pastry chef at Mackintosh at the Willow.

A line of people stand on Culloden Battlefield, by a tall red flag, posing for the camera. Digging work is taking place in the background.
23 Oct 2024

Archaeological dig at Culloden Battlefield

Combining traditional tools and new techniques, archaeologists and volunteers have begun a remarkable dig at Culloden Battlefield.

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