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A group of school children hold a drawing of Brodick Castle, while studying it and appearing to discuss what they see.
5 Jul 2024

Workforce for the Future project creates new trail at Brodick

A group of primary school children from Arran have created an inspiring indoor tour at Brodick Castle and a new interpretation trail in the surrounding country park.

1 Jul 2024

The PLANTS project: Year Two findings

As year two of the Trust‘s PLANTS project draws to a close, Project Manager Colin McDowall shares three exciting discoveries from across our gardens.

A range of fossils are displayed on a dark felt mat on a table in a museum.
26 Jun 2024

Step back in time and discover Scotland’s prehistoric past

The Trust will take visitors on a journey through time to explore the prehistoric history of the town where famous Scots geologist Hugh Miller was born. Join one of our new Fossil Walks this summer to follow in his footsteps.

A bee perches on a purple, thistle-like flower head.
19 Jun 2024

Five senses of summer

As the summer sun graces us with its warmth, the air is alive with the gentle hum of bees, the vibrant dance of butterflies and the sweet scent of blooming flowers.

A close-up of a bright pink rose growing on a bush. It has a large flower with delicate, almost paper-thin, petals.
19 Jun 2024

The PLANTS project: National Plant Collections

We take a look at the 17 National Plant Collections held within the National Trust for Scotland and highlight our quest to care for these plants for future generations.

A close-up of the delicate clusters of pale purple flowers on a branch of wisteria.
8 Jun 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #6 – Wisteria: cascading blossoms

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

8 Jun 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #5 – Peony: the problem of beauty

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

Field of daffodils with construction work in the background
15 May 2024

Caring for Scotland’s daffodil heritage at Brodie Castle

Thanks to the Trust’s conservation work, Brodie Castle’s historic Daffodil Shed has been returned to use.

Three rangers, dressed in full waterproof clothing and wearing heavy-duty gloves, hold stem injection drills in a Charlie's Angels style pose! Tall rhododendrons grow behind them.
14 May 2024

Securing our natural heritage: investment and innovation

The Trust’s Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) rangers have been a powerful force in tackling a particularly tough land management conservation task.