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A couple stand on Culloden Battlefield beneath a tall flagpole from which flies a red flag. Woodland can be seen at the side of the field.
30 Mar 2023

Culloden Anniversary 2023

Each year people from across the world come together to commemorate the fallen, both on the Jacobite and Government sides.

A bowl of mussels is displayed on a cafe table by the window. A small bottle of cider and a little finger bowl also stand on the table.

Recipe: mussels inspired by Culzean

Our Head Chef at Culzean, Scott Murdoch, has created a dish inspired by the land and sea of the country park.

A hot cross bun is served on a blue china plate. Beside it is the National Trust for Scotland logo in icing sugar. There is a scoop of ice cream on top of the bun, and a small jug of custard beside it on the plate.

Easter recipe – hot cross bun and butter pudding

Our Newhailes Head Chef Ivor shares his recipe to use up leftover hot cross buns this Easter at home.

Two cardboard bunnies made from sections of an egg carton stand on a blue table, next to an empty cardboard egg carton. The bunnies are filled with little eggs.

Egg-citing Easter crafts – using egg cartons

Looking for some crafts to keep the little ones busy this Easter? Here are some sustainable ideas using egg cartons!

7 Mar 2023

Recipe for a wedding – Fiona and Callum’s story

Home economics teacher Fiona perfectly crafted her wedding at Mar Lodge Estate – including making her own wedding cake using the property’s kitchen!

3 Mar 2023

Mother’s Day recipe – smoked mackerel rillette, croutons and salsa

Head Chef at Culzean Castle & Country Park, Scott Murdoch shares a dish close to his heart that’s perfect for Mother’s Day.

A view from a wooded hillside looking down over the village of Plockton on the shore of Loch Carron.

Digital detox holidays in Scotland

Enjoy a blissful, screen-free break at our holiday accommodation places with limited (or no) Wi-Fi.

A bride and groom stand on stone garden steps, with Crathes Castle in the background. The groom wears a red kilt. The bride wears a long white dress and is carrying a beautiful bouquet of red and orange flowers.

Running towards love – Marie and Tony’s story

We love to share real-life stories from our places. Find out how love blossomed between two runners at Crathes Castle, leading to their wedding in the same place.

A round pancake decorated to look like an owl is served on a blue patterned plate. It has chocolate spread for its tummy, sliced strawberries for wings and a beak, and banana slices and blueberries for eyes.

Shrove Tuesday recipe – owl pancakes

Twit-twoo! For some family fun with a tasty treat at the end, try our marv-owl-ous recipe this pancake day.

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