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A bird's-eye view of an archaeology dig beside Brodick Castle. A number of people are working in or around the pit.

4 Jul 2025

School pupils-turned-archaeologists unearth Brodick Castle’s past

National Trust for Scotland archaeologists and local volunteers have uncovered a range of historical artefacts at Brodick Castle.

Adventures for all

Whether you’re after a five-minute meander or a multi-day marathon, here are some of our suggestions for the best places to enjoy a walk or a wander this summer.

The exterior of a large, grey stone, two-storey house with a lower-level extension to the right, which has a red roof.

13 Jun 2025

Canna House reopens with post-war atmosphere preserved

Canna House is open to the public after a nine-year programme of repair and restoration.

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.

Man in high-vis clothing abseils down the steep sides of a deep gorge with a metal suspension bridge spanning the crevasse

5 Jun 2025

Defying gravity to manage invasive species

The Trust employs aerial specialists to help tackle invasive non-native plant species.

The entrance to the Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre. The low wall at the front has the name across it, and behind can be seen the car park and the centre building.

3 Jun 2025

Trust welcomes decision on Bannockburn

The Trust welcomes the decision of Scottish Ministers to refuse planning permission for a horse-trotting track on the site of Bannockburn battlefield.

An oil portrait of James VI - a man with a brown beard wears an ivory coloured high collared coat with a large gold chain around his neck.

The last king of Scots

Four hundred years on from the death of James VI of Scotland, we examine the influential ruler’s life and legacy.

A man wearing high-vis and a helmet with an eye mask uses a chainsaw to cut through the trunk of a fallen tree in a forest.

9 May 2025

A focus on the future at Leith Hall

At Leith Hall, we are focused on our plans to enhance our woodlands which are rich in nature.

A modern portrait of an older seated man, who is wearing a very large red cape.

29 Apr 2025

400th anniversary of the Baronetcy of Nova Scotia

2025 marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Baronets of Nova Scotia, an honour initiated by King James VI & I. We take a look at the Trust’s connections to this title.