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Behind the scenes at Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield’s new Estate Manager, Catriona McIntosh, explains how she plans to continue the care of this important, iconic and culturally significant place.
Scotland’s most famous glen to receive funding to improve visitor experience
If you love Glencoe and Glen Etive, you’ll be pleased to hear that a project which aims to empower tourists to explore the Glens responsibly is set to receive vital funding to help balance the needs of visitors, local people and the landscape.
First signs of spring at Brodie Castle
The famous Brodie daffodils are beginning to poke their green shoots through the snow, showing that spring is well and truly on its way.
Restoration of the topiary yew hedges at Crathes Castle
A new phase of restoration is starting soon on these ancient, iconic hedges.
Make a kokedama
Chris from our Gardens team shows you how to make a beautiful plant decoration to brighten up your home.
Working from home, then and now
With many people currently experiencing the pros and cons of working from home, we wondered how weavers and their families managed to do it almost 200 years ago!
Greenbank Garden and Jim May: an exquisite partnership
An appreciation of Jim May, Head Gardener and Property Manager at Greenbank from 1976 to 2007.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh – a modern couple
Discover more about the Mackintoshes’ romantic relationship and their progressive thinking.
Garters at the National Trust for Scotland
Vikki Duncan, Curator for our North region, takes a look at two very different sets of garters in our collection.