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On the trail of innovative contemporary architecture
Find out more about the beautiful and eco-friendly contemporary buildings in our care.
Arctic-alpine plants of Ben Lawers
Ben Lawers is renowned for its arctic-alpine plants. It boasts a great diversity of mountain plants, many of them nationally rare.
The Hill House cookbook
Have you ever wanted to eat like a Victorian? At the Hill House we have an original cookbook by Mrs De Salis, filled with delicious recipes enjoyed by the Blackie family.
Hitting the road for the love of Scotland
Find out how our supporters are Striding Out for Scotland this summer.
Simon and Bridget’s Scottish coastal walk to help Save Our Scotland
Find out how our supporters are Striding Out for Scotland this summer.
Top tips for exploring the outdoors
How you can play a part in protecting the countryside places you love.
Highlight plants at Brodick Castle gardens this August
There’s lots of colour in the walled garden at the moment – here are five highlight plants to look out for this August.
A puffin walk on Canna
Join our rangers for a virtual journey across Canna to see the puffin stack ... and a lot of other wildlife en route!
Highlights of Brodie Castle’s grounds in August
Come and explore this rare example of an early 18th-century formal designed landscape – a great place to wander and relax!
Highlight plants at Inverewe in August
There’s always something to see at Inverewe. At this time of year the eucryphia plants are particularly impressive, and we have a mixture of old and new varieties to share with you here.
Margaret Fay Shaw’s diary – the voyage to Scotland in 1920
Read Canna’s Margaret Fay Shaw’s diary entries during her first voyage to school in Helensburgh, on the Anchor Line’s SS Columbia.
The Hill House reopening – new booking system
We’re really looking forward to welcoming you back to the Hill House from Thursday 13 August. We’ve introduced a pre-booking system to help keep everyone safe.
More of our places are opening again
Some of our gated places, gardens and grounds have now reopened for visits.
Around the world in just one day!
Although we’ve redesigned the visitor route around Inverewe to help keep you safe, you’ll still be able to travel ‘around the world’ ... all without leaving Scottish soil!
On the trail of designer architects
Find out more about Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, Sir Robert Lorimer and Charles Rennie Mackintosh – and their beautiful buildings in our care.
Seabird conservation
Find out how we’re monitoring seabirds on the remote St Kilda archipelago.
Preston Mill reopening – new booking system
We’re really looking forward to welcoming you back to Preston Mill from Saturday 1 August. We’ve introduced a pre-booking system to help keep everyone safe.
The Playful Garden: fascinating and full of fun
The Playful Garden at Brodie Castle promises a day out full of excitement for all the family. Located near to the castle, the garden explores the Brodie family history in a novel and fun-filled way.
Culloden reopening – new booking system
We’re really looking forward to welcoming you back to Culloden visitor centre from Saturday 1 August. We’ve introduced a pre-booking system to help keep everyone safe.
Robert Smail’s Printing Works reopening – new booking system
We’re really looking forward to welcoming you back to Smail’s from Saturday 1 August. We’ve introduced a pre-booking system to help keep everyone safe.
On the trail of classical architecture: William and Robert Adam
Find out more about the remarkable father and son architects of the 18th century – and their beautiful buildings in our care.
National Trust for Scotland elopement package
We invite you to run away with us, and start your married life together in the most exciting way!
Torridon – an enchanting wilderness of water and rock
Seamus MacNally explains why Torridon is so special and why it must be protected for future generations to enjoy.
Virtual garden tour: Brodie Castle Playful Garden
Join Brodie Castle Head Gardener, Ed Walling as he takes you on a tour around the extraordinary Playful Garden