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Summer at its finest
Long days, picnics and family adventures outdoors: summer is here at last! Here are some wonderful places to enjoy the sunny season at its best.
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.
Craigievar Castle closure – autumn 2022 to spring 2024
This summer is the last chance to visit Craigievar Castle before it closes for an 18-month major conservation project.
Why we love Leith Hall
Members from the team at Leith Hall, Garden & Estate in Aberdeenshire share some of the reasons why they love this very special place.
Make the longest day of the year the most exciting yet
The longest day (21 June this year) marks the start of summer in Scotland. With daylight lasting late into the evening, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore some of our beautiful places.
Get active this summer
Ready to enjoy a great Scottish summer? From family-friendly days out to demanding mountain hikes, we’ve got plenty of ideas for the long, warm days ahead.
A stitch back in time ...
One of our amazing volunteers shares how skills learned in her former career continue to be put to use in the sewing group at Falkland Palace.
Peacock at Drum: The Fine Art of Printmaking
A vibrant new exhibition is on display at Drum Castle this summer, celebrating the work of Peacock, a local printmaking workshop.
Talwin Morris
Talwin Morris was an architect and designer, and his work can be admired at the Hill House alongside the designs of his contemporaries Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh.