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A view of the striking basalt columns that form the cliff-side of the island of Staffa, seen from the sea. The water is choppy and the sky heavy.
28 Sept 2021

Turning the tide

In Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, we’re working hard to protect our marine environment for a sustainable future.

An exterior view, on a sunny day, of a very grand Georgian country house with large wings either side. A large lawn lies in front of the house, with tall trees in the foreground.
27 Sept 2021

10 years of Haddo Arts Festival

A celebratory programme of events, from Fri 8–Sun 17 October, will showcase both local and international art at Haddo House and Country Park.

23 Sept 2021

In his own hand: a unique insight into Bonnie Prince Charlie

Two important letters, allowing us a unique insight into Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s thoughts at the time of writing, are now on display at Culloden Visitor Centre.

Group of people standing in long grass at the top of a hill. It's grey and overcast.
22 Sept 2021

Threave biodiversity project gets boost from HSBC UK

HSBC UK is partnering with us on the biggest project ever to restore wetlands and woodlands in the south of Scotland.

Two women stand either side of a large portrait of a young woman. The portrait leans against the wall inside a studio and has a gilt frame. Both women wear conservation gloves and face masks.
21 Sept 2021

Conserving our new painting at Fyvie Castle

Join us for a look behind the scenes at the work that was undertaken to restore our newly acquired portrait of Lorna Forbes-Leith.

A man stands on the platform of a cherry picker-type piece of machinery in order to cut a large hedge. He uses a long-handled hedge trimmer.
20 Sept 2021

Crathes Garden blog #5: it’s all in the genes

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the garden team have been working on in September.

The caves in the cliffs at Culzean Castle, seen looking up from the beach.

Love Scotland podcast – Season 1

Listen to the first season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some of the stories behind our people and places.

Gardeners Martin Cuthbert and Sean Argue (from Pollok House) stand in the garden at Holmwood in front of fresh soil beds, as they help to dig in crops and cover them with manure
17 Sept 2021

A ‘green manure’ experiment at Holmwood

This year our gardeners at Holmwood gave the veg plots a rest, and undertook an experiment to enrich the soil ready to plant in 2022.

16 Sept 2021

90 years of the Trust in 3 minutes

Join us for a look back at what the Trust has achieved, with help from our members and supporters, over the last 90 years.

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