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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.
The holly collection at Threave Garden
Often associated with Christmas, there’s a lot more to discover about holly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.