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A large bottle of Pink Castle gin sits on a log next to a miniature bottle of the same gin. The background is of Craievar Castle, but it is blurred.
15 Jan 2025

Cocktail recipe: Pink Castle Gin gimlet

Our Pink Castle gimlet made with our very own Pink Castle Gin, simply shaken with raspberries, lime, and syrup.

A walking trail next to a pond with trees on the lefthand side
14 Jan 2025

Habitat improved to protect rare aquatic insects

Work has been carried out to protect the habitat of rare dragonfly and damselfly species at Castle Fraser.

7 Jan 2025

Jo and Pete – a match made at Mar Lodge

Jo and Pete celebrated a relaxed, nature-inspired wedding at Mar Lodge, blending Highland adventures, local traditions and cherished memories.

A view of the terraced garden at Inverewe, dropping down to the lochside. Visitors walk along one of the narrow gravel paths. Bright pink flowers are in the foreground.
6 Jan 2025

Jules is an ambassador for Inverewe

Have you considered volunteering at Inverewe? It’s a wonderful way to engage with the local community, interact with visitors, express your love for nature, and be part of something special.

Castle Fraser on a sunny winter's day with a dusting of snow.

Christmas at Castle Fraser

The decorations at Castle Fraser are made with plants grown in the castle garden, then cut and dried in time for Christmas. Enjoy this festive celebration of the garden inside the castle.

A man and a woman hold a Mackintosh design box with the lid open to reveal a plaque with The National Lottery Heritage Fund logo.
19 Dec 2024

Funding win marks anniversary of Mackintosh acquisition

Mackintosh Illuminated project receives £1.1 million package of development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Three glass tumblers are displayed in a line on a desk. The middle one has coloured counters in it. The tumbler on the left has a sign in front that says Local; the tumbler on the right has a sign in front that says International.
19 Dec 2024

Visitor statistics for the Hill House

The Hill House Visitor Services team were curious to learn whether the language guides currently on offer at the site represented the languages spoken most by our visitors.

A large lawn surrounded by trees with some people walking along the edge. Falkland Palace is in the background.
13 Dec 2024

The PLANTS project: Falkland Palace – the Percy Cane garden

PLANTS East Team Manager Alistair Chalmers explores the historical significance of Falkland Palace’s gardens.

A view from high on a hillside looking down over the horseshoe-shaped Village Bay in St Kilda. The sea is blue and calm. A crescent of old stone houses can just be seen, a little way back from the shore.
26 Nov 2024

Trust experts to host talks at Highland Cinema

We’re partnering with Fort William’s Highland Cinema to host a series of talks this winter.