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16 Feb 2021

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.

A drinks can left in a stream in a mountainous landscape.
16 Feb 2021

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.

Little green daffodil shoots poke through a thick blanket of snow.
16 Feb 2021

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.

Bird’s-eye view looking down on a lawn with large topiary yew hedges to the right.
15 Feb 2021

Restoration of the topiary yew hedges at Crathes Castle

A new phase of restoration is starting soon on these ancient, iconic hedges.

A man holds up a plant, wrapped in a mossy ball at the base, and suspended by a string handle. He stands behind a large table with plant arrangement items laid out in front of him.
15 Feb 2021

Make a kokedama

Chris from our Gardens team shows you how to make a beautiful plant decoration to brighten up your home.

Black and white photograph of an old woman sitting at a large spinning wheel.
15 Feb 2021

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!

A lawn flanked by two borders, filled with spring flowers including daffodils and tulips.
12 Feb 2021

Greenbank Garden and Jim May: an exquisite partnership

An appreciation of Jim May, Head Gardener and Property Manager at Greenbank from 1976 to 2007.

Two black and white photos side by side: on the left is a woman in a long dress sitting on a chair in front of a fireplace: the photo on the right shows the head and shoulders of a young man with dark hair. He has a distinctive moustache and a cravat.
12 Feb 2021

Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh – a modern couple

Discover more about the Mackintoshes’ romantic relationship and their progressive thinking.

A pair of pink nylon elasticated, frilled garters, with a blue embroidery in the centre. They are displayed against a plain grey background.

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.