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A brown hare sitting among green grass. The black tips of its long ears can be seen. It’s chewing an ear of grass.
6 Apr 2020

St Abb’s Head through the seasons: spring

Enjoy a stunning gallery of spring wildlife, captured by award-winning nature photographer Laurie Campbell, at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve.

A painting of a drawing room with a large sash window, through which sunlight is pouring.Two gilt-framed mirrors hang either side of the window. On a console table before the window stands a model of a ship and two vases of daffodils. There is a rich, golden hue to the painting.
2 Apr 2020

Upcycling with the Lorimers

Whilst you’re spending lots of time at home at the moment, perhaps you could take some inspiration from the very creative Mary Lorimer at Kellie Castle. Take a look at our gallery for some home improvement ideas.

Interior of shop with lots of different products on shelves lining the walls, and a display of mugs in the foreground along with boxes of lego of the Hill House.
1 Apr 2020

It’s in the bag!

The Trust’s shop at the Hill House wins a UK cultural enterprise award, beating the Science Museum and the Globe Theatre.

A kitchen in a basement of a castle. A range is tucked into an inglenook fireplace on the left. A wooden chair with a tartan rug draped over the back stands in front of the fireplace. A large wooden dresser stands against the stone wall, with candlesticks and jugs displayed on top. There is a closed, solid-looking, dark door to the right of the image.
25 Mar 2020

Keeping a distance in the past

This short article looks at a topical issue and views it from the perspective of the past.

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 path leads through the leafy woodland in Threave Garden, bordered by wildflowers and birch trees.
19 Mar 2020

Out and about at Threave

Niall Jootun tells us about his time volunteering at Threave Garden & Estate.

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.

A stone pot is planted with a green and yellow shrub and a red flowering plant.
12 Mar 2020

Container gardening

Container gardening is for everyone, whether you have a large garden or a small balcony.

A bottle of gin sits on a log in a woodland, next to a pine cone.
10 Mar 2020

Raw nature, distilled

Find out how gin is helping to conserve the Caledonian pinewoods at Mar Lodge Estate.