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A man is standing on a steep-sided mountain. The tops of the mountains in the background are under cloud.
18 Mar 2021

A landscape of hope

We celebrate the regeneration of the landscape at Mar Lodge Estate in a new book.

A large stone cairn stands at the end of a gravel path in the middle of a field.
18 Mar 2021

Culloden 275

Find out about our plans to mark the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden with a series of online events.

12 Mar 2021

‘Go fetch to me a pint o’ wine’

From Brodie Castle to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, the Trust’s collections and properties contain evidence for the importing, storage and consumption of wine.

A small bird faces the camera, standing on small green plants by some rocks. It has a black and white head and neck, with a brown back and white tummy. It also has orange legs.
12 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Rockcliffe

​This attractive stretch of coastline is a National Scenic Area and includes a mosaic of different habitats​. An island bird sanctuary, wildflower meadows, rocky seashore and woodland create a home for a wide variety of wildlife.

A red squirrel stands on a tree stump in a wood. Its long bushy tail hangs over the side of the stump. Its long whiskers and little claws on each paw can be clearly seen.
12 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Threave Garden & Estate

Threave’s wonderful garden and wider estate are a haven for wildlife all year round. The nature reserve is one of Scotland’s most biodiverse and includes a Special Protection Area for breeding waders and wintering wildfowl.

A man plants a bare-stemmed apple tree in a garden. There is a high red brick wall behind him.
11 Mar 2021

Replanting apple trees at the Hill House

Gardener Gavin Smith has been hard at work replanting the orchard in the top garden.

A smiling young woman stands on a narrow path outside a thatched cottage. It is a sunny day and she wears sunglasses.
10 Mar 2021

Cash boost for Heritage Lottery players

A National Trust for Scotland member in East Kilbride is celebrating after winning a £3,300 rollover prize in our Scottish Heritage Lottery.

A room in a whisky distillery showing 6 large copper stills.
10 Mar 2021

Still moving: use and reuse in whisky production

As part of the Pioneering Spirit whisky project we have been conducting desk-based studies of whisky-related artefacts in Trust collections and archive information on The Glenlivet old distillery site.

A view of the entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum at the end of the day. An orange glow comes from the lit shop inside. The museum has a triangular wooden porch covering and drystone-effect walls. Parking spaces can be seen in the foreground.
9 Mar 2021

The Great Eight at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Caroline Smith, Operations Manager at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, tells us about some of her favourite things to look out for at the property.