All Stories
Mining bees – why do they mine?
Our ranger in the North East takes a look at the world of bees. There are many species in addition to the popular bumblebee for us to discover and enjoy.
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.
Behind the scenes this summer
Our expert teams have been working on some fascinating projects to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage.
Glencoe turf house keeps heritage building skills alive
The recreation 17th-century turf house was created using traditional materials, tools and techniques.
Multilayered stories of a Chinese porcelain vessel
In the collection at Brodick Castle, there is a Chinese porcelain vessel embellished with striking decoration. Look closer, and even more striking is how many layers of stories are hidden beneath.
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.
Charities and agencies combine forces to tackle the impact of climate change
We have joined a new partnership to help tackle the impact of climate change on historical and cultural heritage sites in the UK.
Scarce orchid found in Highlands after 250 years
The coral root orchid has been rediscovered in Wester Ross after a gap of 250 years.
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.