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Collage of old photos of women .actresses in various costumes and poses
1 Mar 2021

Photos of actresses (and their amazing lives) from the Tenement House

We take a closer look at Miss Toward’s collection of images of famous leading ladies and uncover the dramatic lives behind them.

Three mountain peaks against blue sky, with fluffy clouds.
1 Mar 2021

What comes after 90?

We’re developing a new 10-year strategy and need your help to shape our future.

A mute swan swims across a smooth loch. It is all white apart from its orange and black bill. Its neck makes an S shape, and it holds its wings slightly out from its body, making it appear even larger.
1 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Culzean Country Park

From gardens and woodland, to ponds and the seashore, the rich diversity of habitats at Culzean support a wide range of animal and plant life.

Bare-branched oak trees grown on a small hillside, with a loch at the bottom. The branches are clearly reflected in the still water against the blue sky.
26 Feb 2021

Exploring winter woodlands

Rob Dewar explores the seasonal delights of walking in woodlands at several Trust places.

A half portrait of a young Georgian man, wearing a green velvet jacket. He holds one hand to his heart, and is looking off to the side, in a somewhat romantic pose. He has dark curly hair that falls to his ears.
23 Feb 2021

William Alexander, 11th Duke of Hamilton (1811–63)

Regional Curator Sarah Beattie is back with another blog exploring the lives of some of the Hamilton family, and the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.

A small bird stands on a mossy rock with occasional blades of grass growing through. The bird has a golden and black speckled back, with a black tummy and small round head.
22 Feb 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Falls of Glomach

This remote Highland landscape is home to one of the highest waterfalls in Britain. The peatlands above the falls, including lochs and a river, as well as the amazing gorge welcome a wide variety of wildlife.

Grand room in a castle, with a large stone fireplace on a wood-panelled wall. There is a grand piano next to the window at one end of the room, and paintings and tapestries on the wall.
19 Feb 2021

The ideal souvenir

The second in our series A Student’s View, looks at the origins of ‘ideal’ beauty and why we collect souvenirs.

A gravel path runs through a garden, bordered by colourful flower beds either side. Large and very tall yew trees stand either side of the end of the path.
18 Feb 2021

Facing Our Past at Malleny Garden

As part of our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the Scotts of Malleny and their connections to the West Indies.

A person in a woollen hat is drilling into a rhododendron bush on a hillside overlooking a bay.
18 Feb 2021

Project Wipeout: controlling invasive plants

Over the last 6 months, the Trust has been making good progress on our plan to wipe out invasive plants at some of our places.

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