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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.

A group of people stand outside and look towards the camera
28 Apr 2025

Trust makes history with completion of plant audit

The Trust is celebrating the completion of a horticultural audit of over 77,000 living plants, the largest in its history.

Large vehicles help to clear a road of storm damage
25 Apr 2025

Your Gift in Action – spring 2025

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to care for, share and speak up for Scotland‘s heritage.