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Canna: culture and community
Welcome to Canna: a shining light of the Inner Hebrides, where Gaelic heritage meets seabird spectacle.
Rare 19th-century musical game goes on display
A rare 19th-century musical game, one of only three known to still exist, is going on display to the public for the first time at the Georgian House.
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.
Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season
In the first of a two-part episode that focuses on the Isle of Canna, Jackie meets the team behind the recently reopened Canna House.
Aberdeenshire actress brings Scotland’s heritage to life
A local actress with an uncanny resemblance to a member of Drum Castle’s Irvine family has helped to engage young people with their local heritage.
Threave School celebrates 65 years of growing great gardeners
The Threave School of Heritage Gardening is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a special reunion in July.
Battling the elements to upgrade Staffa’s jetty
A major repair project has been completed on Staffa to upgrade the landing jetty and improve accessibility to a beloved island.
New Chair confirmed for the National Trust for Scotland
Dame Sue Bruce has been appointed as Sir Mark Jones’s successor, starting in August 2025.
The coolest ice cream spots across the Trust
It wouldn’t be summer without ice cream and luckily, we’ve got plenty of it to go around!