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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.

A gold ring with an opal-like stone set in the front is displayed on a black mat. It has engraved sections around the band.
19 Mar 2025

Hugh Miller heirloom found on South African beach

A long-lost mourning ring is set to go on display at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum for the first time.

A group of people smile to camera at Dùn Coillich Community Land.
18 Mar 2025

Ben Lawers welcomes apprentices

The team at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve have welcomed their first Rural Skills Modern Apprentices.

A gull-like bird soars through the air, its wings fully extended. A blue sea can be seen in the background and a lighter sky.
13 Mar 2025

Saving Scotland’s seabirds ... one boat at a time

We are working with partners to improve biosecurity, to help protect Scotland’s seabird colonies.

The white mansion of Hill of Tarvit beneath a clear blue sky, a pink rose bush prominent in the foreground of the photo.
12 Mar 2025

Antiques Roadshow seeks stories for Hill of Tarvit visit

The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow is coming to Hill of Tarvit on Tuesday 8 July 2025.

A man dressed in 18th-century costume holds up a pair of glasses on a stick and reads a small book held out in front of him. He wears a red riding jacket with a white cravat. He is sitting at a writing desk by a basement window.
11 Mar 2025

Edinburgh’s literati turn out for Trust’s new book shop

A host of Edinburgh’s literary talent turned out to celebrate the launch of a new second-hand book shop at the Georgian House.

Duncan Chisholm plays the Gregg fiddle in front of a bust sculpture and two columns.
4 Mar 2025

Carnegie Hall debut for the Gregg fiddle

We are partnering with Hoolie in New York as the Gregg fiddle makes its Carnegie Hall debut.

A collage of images showing people recording plants
4 Mar 2025

The PLANTS project: 8 outcomes – the final blog

The PLANTS project celebrates three years of cataloguing Scotland’s historic gardens, laying a foundation for future stewardship and conservation efforts.

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.