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A thick cloud of midges swarm over a wetland area on a cloudy day. They have almost covered the camera lens.
3 Jun 2021

‘I’m hoping for sun … and midges!’

Our Kintail ranger shares his hopes for a Scottish midge-filled summer – all in the name of protecting our wildlife.

A close-up view of a very decorative ceiling and cornice. There are floral and classical plaster motifs, as well as stylised gilded flower motifs.
2 Jun 2021

Transforming Holmwood with Alexander Thomson’s designs

As Holmwood’s redecoration project enters its final phase, we look at what’s happened in the past year.

A willow sculpture that looks like the Loch Ness monster is in a large pond, half in, half out of the water.
1 Jun 2021

Culzean by the Sea

Our new willow sculpture trail at Culzean Castle & Country Park celebrates coasts and waters.

A bride and groom stand on smooth rocks beside a gushing river. Pine trees grow on the far bank and mountains can be seen in the distance.

Elopement weddings

Run away with us and begin your life together in the most exciting way.

A man is standing behind a drystone wall and is carrying out repairs to it.
1 Jun 2021

Volunteer skills in action at Inverewe

The art of constructing and repairing drystone walls at Inverewe.

A row of old, leather-bound cookbooks stand on a shelf. The red book closest to the camera is called Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management.
1 Jun 2021

Edinburgh’s Pantry: porridge and peasemeal

Enjoy our first instalment of a series of articles highlighting the food and drink to be found in Edinburgh’s pantries of the past.

Woman wearing face mask holding moustache up at the Hill House
31 May 2021

Mimic Mack’s style to mark architect’s birthday

Channel Charles Rennie Mackintosh for birthday celebrations at the Hill House this weekend.

A woman in a pink t-shirt is in a garden and holds a National Trust for Scotland omega sign, with the word 'love' on it.
31 May 2021

A day in the life of a ... Visitor Experience Manager

We meet Julie Armour from Brodie Castle for a behind-the-scenes glance at the important role she plays in caring for our special places.

A view of a metal suspension bridge spanning a woodland gorge. The platform is made from wooden planks. A path leads up to the bridge, and is fenced either side.
27 May 2021

Corrieshalloch plans progress to planning

We’ve applied for planning permission for our Corrieshalloch Gorge project.