St Kilda – the last summer
Folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw’s description and images of her visit to St Kilda, just before the evacuation of its inhabitants in 1930.
Looking after Scotland under lockdown
Our properties may not have been open to visitors, but the National Trust for Scotland’s vital work has continued through the coronavirus crisis.
Scottish celebrities rally for the National Trust for Scotland
Scottish celebrities living across the world are offering their support for our Save Our Scotland fundraising appeal.
10 behind-the-scenes ways we protect Scotland
We’re famous for stately homes and historic buildings. But we do so much more than that. Here are 10 behind-the-scenes examples of the way the Trust protects Scotland’s heritage and boosts local communities.
Bho mhoch gu dubh – from dawn to dusk
Find out how Gaelic work songs fitted into and enhanced the daily life of Hebridean crofters.
Living the high life on Bronze Age Arran
A radiocarbon date has shown that a high-altitude roundhouse on Arran was occupied over 3,300 years ago.
Trust supporters Stride Out for Scotland
Jim and Esther Stirton enjoyed walking among Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, while fundraising for our Save Our Scotland appeal.
Summer highlights
The long daylight hours at this time of year provide a great opportunity to make the most of some wonderful seasonal sights.
Summer wildlife
Scotland’s seas, skies, meadows and mountains are all brimming with activity as the warmest months of the year unfold.
Tales from the stills
Last year, we asked for people to share their stories about whisky production in Scotland so that we could find out more about the illicit stills at our places.
Glencoe turf house keeps heritage building skills alive
The recreation 17th-century turf house was created using traditional materials, tools and techniques.
A Hebridean Halloween
The otherworldly magic of a traditional Hebridean Halloween was captured on camera by Margaret Fay Shaw. Enjoy a glimpse of celebrations in the past.
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