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Recipe: Joyce’s tea bread from Haddo House
A tea-soaked mix of currants, sultanas, and sugar bakes into a cosy, rich loaf. Slice it up and enjoy!
Glencoe archaeology digs reveal poignant artefacts from the past
With our support, a team of archaeologists and students from the University of Glasgow, along with volunteers, have spent a second year digging in Glencoe.
Royal picnic cottage saved
A picnic cottage enjoyed by Queen Victoria on her visits to Balmoral has been saved by the Trust.
The PLANTS project: A day in the life
The PLANTS project concludes in 2025 after auditing plant collections across Trust gardens. Inventory Officer Lucrezia Rossi reflects on her role and her experiences over the last two and a half years.
A day in the life of a Maintenance Surveyor
To celebrate National Maintenance Week, we take a glimpse into the role of one of the Trust’s maintenance surveyors.
Tam o’ Thatcher: thatching the historic Bachelors’ Club
We are re-thatching the roof of the Bachelors’ Club, the site of Robert Burns’s social club in the 18th century.
Corncrake numbers soar on Canna
We have recorded a promising increase in the corncrake population on Canna, after years of low numbers.
Recipe: Ivor’s brownie traybake from Newhailes
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies from Head Chef Ivor Clark at Newhailes. Dark, milk and white chocolate blend perfectly to create a gooey centre.
Endangered mountain trees make a comeback in Scotland
Endangered mountain trees and shrubs are making a comeback in Scotland, a study by the University of Stirling has shown.