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A person leans over to look through a telescope, which is pointed towards a very bright moon. The moon is hanging in the sky over Hugh Miller's Cottage.

1 Dec 2025

Astronomy Month at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum in Cromarty will be celebrating all things space over four weeks this winter.

A traditional festive wreath made using Leylandii, holly, variegated holly and Skimmia.

1 Dec 2025

Wreath-making tips from Threave’s gardeners

Gardeners from Threave Garden & Nature Reserve share tips on making wreaths, from gathering foliage to building your festive decoration.

A light projection of a phoenix is projected onto Brodie Castle.

19 Nov 2025

Brodie Illuminated 2025

Brodie Illuminated returns this month for its sixth year at Brodie Castle & Estate, showcasing the immense popularity of this enjoyable local event.

Two women hold hands on a path between two tall hedges, and the shot is taken through a gap in the hedge, creating a frame! Crathes Castle is in the background.

17 Nov 2025

Outdoor Scottish-Hindu wedding at Crathes Castle

Mrs and Mrs Kumar invited 250 guests to their celebrations at the beautiful Crathes Castle.

Candles, soaps, handwash and diffusers are displayed in front of a roaring fire.

10 Nov 2025

Christmas gifts from Scotland

Find the perfect Christmas gift in our 2025 gift guide, featuring our eco-friendly hampers, exclusive gift sets and unique handcrafted products.

Painted pinecones on a glittery tree ornament.

Christmas family craft: painted pinecone decorations

This simple Christmas craft transforms the humble pinecone into a colourful, glittery ornament, sure to add sparkle to any Christmas tree.

A red squirrel stands on its hind legs, with its ears pricked, looking at the camera. It is standing on a branch thickly blanketed in snow.

Our winter places

Here’s a handy guide to which of our places are open this winter, so you can start planning some memorable days out.

Three slices of apple covered in milk chocolate drizzled with white chocolate to give a mummy design with edible eyes are on colourful straws.

Halloween family recipe: ’mummy’ apples

Apples covered in chocolate and drizzled with even more chocolate are sure to a-peel to everyone’s app-le-tite! You can easily make this simple recipe into a fun Halloween treat.

A row of white-washed cottages line a country road, with a stream in the foreground and the sea in the background.

8 Oct 2025

Walktober in Wester Ross

Join us for a beautiful autumn walk at a number of our places in Wester Ross.