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Things to do

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Our cafés and tearooms

Two women sit next to each other enjoying tea and cakes at an outdoor table in a garden

Things to do in summer

A family of two adults and two children walk along a path in Glencoe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.

Things to do with kids

Two girls wearing wellingtons and waterproofs jump in a shallow rock pool on a beach.

Things to do on a rainy day

A man and a woman looking at the Hill House, while standing in the protective 'Box'.

Wonderful dog walks in Scotland

A person walks along a wide path through woodland, with a dog on a lead walking beside them.

Best gardens in Scotland

A bright and colourful display of flowers, with Culzean Castle seen in the background on a sunny day.

Seabird spotting in Scotland

Walking in Scotland

A family of two adults and two children walk along a path in Glencoe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.

Great family days out in Scotland

Two adults and two small children crouch down beside a pond and look out across the calm water.

A guide to Munro-bagging

A young man hiking a knife-edged mountain ridge on the Liathach Ridge

A family run beside giant hedges in a garden, laughing.

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Stories

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Glencoe under a stormy sky. A river meanders through a valley between two hills, with some purple heather in the foreground.

Encouraging responsible access to the countryside

We are sharing some guidance on responsibly visiting our countryside locations after a record-breaking year.

A group of sixth year students stand in a gallery space, beside a banner for Balmacara Estate.

8 Jul 2026

Cànan nan Eun compositions raise awareness of endangered bird species

We have supported sixth year pupils at Plockton High School to create the Cànan nan Eun project.

A walled garden with shaped yew trees, hedges, a fountain, a shrub with pink flowers and a cloudy blue sky above.

8 Jul 2026

Drum’s walled garden – change is coming

As gardens evolve over time, we have to account for history and new climate challenges.

Scottish Animal World Cup

Help us find Scotland’s favourite animal for 2026!

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A grid of 32 colour photographs of Scottish wildlife species.

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