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A man and a woman in old fashioned dress lie together on a heath (it's a still from a tv series)

Outlander’s legacy

The hit TV show and book series have inspired new generations of Scots and visitors to connect with the nation’s heritage

A groom holds his wife and leans in for a kiss as they embrace on a stone patio in a garden.

Blending cultures and clans at Drum Castle

Carolyn and Josh’s wedding at Drum Castle honoured their Irvine clan heritage, blending family history with vibrant Scottish-Indian traditions.

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.

Four people sit on a rock, their backs to the camera, looking out across a calm Village Bay on St Kilda. A small boat bobs in the water in the harbour.
2 Jul 2025

From the edge of the world 2025 – part 2

Our St Kilda ranger shares an update on the (sprout-filled!) 2025 season so far.

A view of Canna from the sea next to cliffs.
30 Jun 2025

Canna: culture and community

Welcome to Canna: a shining light of the Inner Hebrides, where Gaelic heritage meets seabird spectacle.

A music game in a box with a wooden board and pieces.
30 Jun 2025

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.

A woman stands on the bow of a boat looking towards the camera. The sea is calm behind her, and an island appears on the horizon.
27 Jun 2025

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.

A young woman, dressed in Georgian costume, stands beside a portrait of herself in a castle drawing room.
26 Jun 2025

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.