All Stories
Where to spot seals in Scotland
They’re one of Scotland’s best-loved animals and one of our wildlife ‘Big Five’ – but where are the best places to spot seals?
How Falkland Palace became a home
To mark International Students’ Day on 17 November, we’re delighted to bring you a story written by a student from the University of St Andrews.
William Beckford (1760–1844): part two
Regional Curator Sarah Beattie continues her series, looking at the lives of some of the Hamilton family and exploring the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle. This time she examines the later life of William Beckford.
What to expect when visiting our places
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to as many of our properties as possible. We want you to enjoy your visit – your safety is our priority.
The tale of a silk dress: part 3
Read the final entry in our imagined diary of a beautiful silk dress, as we explore the metamorphosis from painted cloth to prized possession.
Meet the Makers: Sally Robertson from the Own Label Company
The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Sally Robertson from the Own Label Company.
Holmwood revealed
Watch some short videos from our team of experts uncovering and recreating Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s Victorian interior decoration.
Trust places during wartime
As we remember the fallen of both world wars, and in conflicts since, we take a look at Trust places that were affected by war and its aftermath.
Remembering the sinking of the ‘William Humphries’
Find out more about the story of Canna’s war grave and the tragic sinking of the steam trawler ‘William Humphries’, hit by a U-boat in 1939.