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A sliced clootie dumpling. One slice is on a green plate covered in white custard.
25 Nov 2024

Recipe: Irene’s clootie dumpling from Castle Fraser

This old-school Scottish dessert is packed with warming spices and juicy fruits. Steam it, slice it, and smother it in custard!

Two men sit on a hillside, surrounded by long grass. Ben Lawers rises behind them. The man on the left has long curly blond hair and a red beard; the man on the right has short dark hair. Both wear National Trust for Scotland fleeces.
21 Nov 2024

Dynamic duo return to save mountain plant habitats

We’ve bolstered our team at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve to conserve the collection of nationally rare and scarce mountain plant species.

A composite image of various plants, showing two large pics in the middle, and then three stacked each side to the left and right.
21 Nov 2024

The PLANTS project: 8 Inverewe plant highlights

Over three years, the PLANTS North team audited Inverewe Garden. In this post they share eight plants that sparked interest and discussion with visitors to the garden.

A loaf of tea bread with two slices cut on a cooling rack with a green tea towel underneath.
19 Nov 2024

Recipe: Joyce’s tea bread from Haddo House

A tea-soaked mix of currants, sultanas, and sugar bakes into a cosy, rich loaf. Slice it up and enjoy!

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.

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