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An aerial view of a huge spruce tree, lying fallen on its side across a lawn in a garden.
30 Jan 2025

Storm appeal launched

We have launched an appeal to support emergency work following Storm Éowyn.

A close-up of an oval portrait of the head and shoulders of Robert Burns. He is shown standing against a natural backdrop.
24 Jan 2025

Letters, locks and socks: the top relics of Burns’s life

Here are the five items in our online Robert Burns Collection that have most captured the people’s attention.

A white thatched cottage stands on the side of a road with a blue sky background.
24 Jan 2025

Love Scotland podcast mini-series: Robert Burns

As we get ready for Burns Night on 25 January, we’re delving into the Love Scotland archives to bring you episodes that reveal the life and legacy of Robert Burns.

Four young children are dressed in white Easter bunny costumes and stand on the lawn in front of Greenbank House.

Easter Egg Trails 2025

Hop on over to one (or more!) of our Easter Egg Trails, taking place at 40 Trust places this year.

A pot of cranachan sits on a chopping board with a wooden spoon on the lawn in front of Culzean Castle.
17 Jan 2025

Recipe: Scott’s cranachan from Culzean

Scott Murdoch, Head Chef at Culzean Castle & Country Park shares his recipe for cranachan — a boozy, fruity delight with whisky, raspberries, oats, cream and homemade redcurrant jelly.

A large bottle of Pink Castle gin sits on a log next to a miniature bottle of the same gin. The background is of Craievar Castle, but it is blurred.
15 Jan 2025

Cocktail recipe: Pink Castle Gin gimlet

Our Pink Castle gimlet made with our very own Pink Castle Gin, simply shaken with raspberries, lime, and syrup.

A walking trail next to a pond with trees on the lefthand side
14 Jan 2025

Habitat improved to protect rare aquatic insects

Work has been carried out to protect the habitat of rare dragonfly and damselfly species at Castle Fraser.

7 Jan 2025

Jo and Pete – a match made at Mar Lodge

Jo and Pete celebrated a relaxed, nature-inspired wedding at Mar Lodge, blending Highland adventures, local traditions and cherished memories.

A white bag of Biochar compost stands in a flower bed of pink flowers.
6 Jan 2025

Innovation in the Highlands: sharing conservation projects

Our Highlands & Islands team recently hosted an exchange visit with representatives of the Dúlra project in Ireland, to share conservation learnings.