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A young woman and man in Victorian costumes stand in a garden.
17 Sept 2025

Our sites on screen

The Buccaneers on Apple TV+ is one of many movies and television series to film at the Trust’s special places across Scotland.

A neat gravel drive leads through woodland towards Kellie Castle.
20 Aug 2025

Why we love Kellie Castle & Garden

Members of our Kellie team share just some of the reasons why they love this very special place.

Two cold drinks sit on a bench outside with a giant white bunny lying on the grass behind.
28 Jul 2025

10 reasons to visit Brodie Castle this summer

A visit to Brodie Castle & Estate this summer offers a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning scenery, providing a memorable experience for all ages.

Shelves filled with books inside Culzean's second-hand book shop.

Second-hand bookshops across Scotland

While you explore our places, be sure to take a moment to pop in and browse the shelves of our second-hand bookshops.

A woman stands with a mannequin wearing a 17th-century-style wool dress in front of the bright yellow Culross Palace.
16 Jul 2025

Outlander dress travels through time to Culross Palace

We are unveiling a dress worn by the character Geillis Duncan in Outlander at Culross Palace as we shine a spotlight on film tourism for the first time.

An exterior view of Fyvie Castle, seen from the lawn on a sunny day. Tall trees can be seen in the background behind the castle.
15 Jul 2025

Masterplan for new chapter in Fyvie’s 800-year story

A new project reveals ambitious plans for this Aberdeenshire treasure.

A groom holds his wife and leans in for a kiss as they embrace on a stone patio in a garden.

Blending cultures and clans at Drum Castle

Carolyn and Josh’s wedding at Drum Castle honoured their Irvine clan heritage, blending family history with vibrant Scottish-Indian traditions.

A group of school pupils dressed in the Dyke Primary School uniform stand outside Brodie Castle
6 Jun 2025

Brodie Castle’s history helps shape pupils’ futures

Brodie Castle is inspiring pupils to consider a career in heritage through the Workforce for the Future project.

Bluebells grow in a field in the foreground, with red-tin-roofed Barry Mill in the background. It is a sunny day with a deep blue sky.
24 Feb 2025

One of my favourite buildings: Barry Mill

Philip Long, our Chief Executive, describes why Barry Mill has a special place in his heart.

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