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Santa Claus is sitting in an armchair in front of a Christmas tree. He is waving.
15 Dec 2020

A special message from Santa at Brodie Castle

We weren’t able to see as many of you this year as we usually do, so we recorded this special message from Santa at Brodie Castle for you. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope to see you back at Brodie Castle before too long.

A man stands in a garden in front of a large yellowish-green holly bush.
14 Dec 2020

The holly collection at Threave Garden

Often associated with Christmas, there’s a lot more to discover about holly.

Two women stand either side of a decorated Christmas tree in the Hill House drawing room. A wooden rocking horse with a toy fox balanced on top stands in front of them.
11 Dec 2020

An Edwardian Christmas at the Hill House

The Trust’s team at the Hill House have carried out some research into how the Blackie family would have celebrated Christmas in Helensburgh.

A view looking across the expanse of Culloden Moor, with a pretty much uninterrupted view of grass all the way to the horizon. There is a line of red flags running across the field.
9 Dec 2020

Scotland’s largest conservation charity welcomes decision on Culloden planning application

The National Trust for Scotland has welcomed last night’s unanimous decision by Highland Council to reject a bid to convert Treetop Equestrian Centre into a holiday complex.

Detail from an ornate clock face
9 Dec 2020

High Water at Glasgow Bridge

In conjunction with our Facing Our Past project, a unique clock at Pollok House provides a clue to the 18th-century commercial interests of the Maxwell family.

A mottled brown grey seal lies on a rocky beach, with her young pup nuzzling her. The pup has a white fluffy coat.
9 Dec 2020

St Abb’s Head seal colony welcomes record number of pups

A record number of seal pups have been recorded by our rangers at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve during the annual breeding season.

A man in wet weather gear stands in a rocky area beside a stream. Behind him are the almost covered stone remains of a walled structure. Tall pine trees grow in the area.
8 Dec 2020

Pioneering Spirit: Illicit whisky stills at Mar Lodge Estate

In partnership with The Glenlivet, the National Trust for Scotland has begun investigating the scale and impact of illicit whisky production in Scotland, commencing with survey work at Mar Lodge Estate.

In wintertime, when they have no leaves, ash trees can be identified by the very dark and pointed buds on their twigs.
8 Dec 2020

Looking out for Scotland’s trees

With increasing threats to Scottish tree health, the National Trust for Scotland has teamed up with Observatree to help spot problems early.

A view of the exterior of Leith Hall, from across some manicured lawns. It is a large stately home, with grey walls and a slate roof, with little towers and turrets at each corner.
8 Dec 2020

Colonial power and profit at Leith Hall

As part of our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the Leith-Hay and Leith families of Leith Hall, and their links to the West Indies.