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Work begins to build the Hill House ‘Box’
We’ve reached a major milestone in our effort to save Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s iconic building, as steel beams have been craned into place.
Dick Balharry Prize report
The Trust offers a travel bursary prize in honour of our former Chairman Dick Balharry.
Snowdrops at Branklyn
Discover the full range of snowdrops to see at Branklyn Garden this winter.
Bringing people closer to nature
At number 44 on our 100 Ways list is bringing people closer to nature by building a new nature hide at Crathes Castle.
BBC’s vintage day of antiques at Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle shines in the 20 January episode of the BBC One flagship show.
Scenery’s supporting role for Mary Queen of Scots
Scotland’s most famous glen features in the new Mary Queen of Scots film.
A crewel encounter
Crewel work, synonymous with Jacobean embroidery, has a long history, which is revealed through some embroidery panels discovered at Crathes Castle.
A royal visit to Falkland Palace in the spring of 1562
With the release of the new Mary Queen of Scots film this month, we’ve imagined how a royal visit to Falkland Palace, said to be one of Mary’s favourite residences, might have involved the people who worked there.
Love is all around
Whether your dream wedding is grand and sumptuous, intimate and relaxed, civil or religious, we offer a wealth of romantic venues across Scotland for couples to tie the knot.
Putting Scotland on the map
At number 43 on our 100 Ways list is putting Scotland on the map – we’re showcasing Scotland’s world-leading conservation work on an international stage.
New colour at Culzean
At number 42 on our 100 Ways list is new colour at Culzean – we’re restoring the North Walled Garden at Culzean and developing new planting schemes to make it even more impressive.
Treasuring our beautiful scenery and rich culture
Lorraine Kelly may broadcast from London every day but her heart belongs firmly to Scotland. Here she tells us what she loves most about the country.
Hosting helpful holidays
At number 41 on our 100 Ways list is hosting helpful holidays – we’re giving thousands of holidaymakers the chance to have a conservation-filled break in some of Scotland’s most beautiful locations.
Bringing back native species
At number 40 on our 100 Ways list is bringing back native species – we’re supporting the planned re-introduction of native wildlife like beavers by asking the government to make sure that the appropriate protections are in place.
Maintaining museum standards
At number 39 in our 100 Ways list is maintaining museum standards – we’ve secured museum accreditation for Culloden, making it the ninth Trust site to achieve this important status.
Banish boredom at Bannockburn
Blogger Lauren Miller recommends a trip to the Battle of Bannockburn this winter.
A National Trust for Scotland Christmas Carol
To pay tribute to the 175th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’, we’ve selected 12 objects from the Trust’s collections which, with a little imagination, can be related to the story.
We’re walking in a photographic wonderland
Our places look great in the snow, and these historical wintry photographs are full of stories too.
Photographing the unseen
In Kellie Castle, the Dining Room walls are covered by wooden painted panels. On some we can see traces of earlier decoration, before they were repainted. This article explains how we photographed these original drawings.
It’s time for the winter deep clean
Every winter deep cleans take place across the Trust, and Kellie Castle is now in the final year of its 5-year deep clean cycle.
Time to put culture in its rightful place
We’re calling on the Scottish Government to redefine ‘culture’, following research which suggests public attitudes are not reflected in current policy.
Putting culture in its rightful place
At number 38 on our 100 Ways list is putting culture in its rightful place.
The symbolic tapner
Project Reveal Team North East uncover the possible handiwork of a prisoner of war.
Investing in our Volunteers
At number 37 on our 100 Ways list, we’re delighted that we’ve been re-accredited as an organisation that values its volunteers and invests in their management.