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9 Sept 2020

The Hill House: the bathroom

One of the more unusual objects in the Hill House collection is the shower. Yes, you read that correctly – visitors are often quite startled to see a shower in a house of this age, and by how it looks!

Close-up of red-green apples hanging from a tree, with Melrose Abbey in the background.

Heritage apples at Priorwood Garden

The orchard at Priorwood is home to over 70 varieties of apple – find out more about some of our favourites.

A meadow beside the sea on a sunny day, with the sun twinkling on the blue water. Tall yellow flowers grow in the foreground.
8 Sept 2020

Wildflower meadow walk at Balmacara

Join us (virtually!) for a relaxing wildflower meadow walk.

An unframed oil painting of an elderly man sitting in a stone cellar-type building is displayed against a plain grey background. The room is filled with glass jars, pots and vases. A long dark drape hangs to the left.
7 Sept 2020

James Nasmyth and the Philosopher’s Stone

To celebrate World Literacy Day (8 September), we take a closer look at a painting by James Nasmyth to uncover a story about alchemy and friendship.

An artist holding a palette full of brightly coloured paint, painting a landscape scene on an easel.
7 Sept 2020

Art competition gallery

We asked you to create your very own masterpiece to celebrate our incredible places. Take a look at some of our favourites.

A large, black, cast iron, decorative gate stands on a gravel path, with a palm tree growing directly behind it. In the background is Brodick Castle. It's a sunny day and shadows are cast across the path.
7 Sept 2020

Highlight plants at Brodick Castle this September

As we enter the final weeks of the summer season, there’s still plenty of colour to see in and around the walled garden.

A mountainous landscape, showing an eroded path.
4 Sept 2020

Trust launches Foothpath Fund appeal

The National Trust for Scotland today launches its Footpath Fund appeal, along with a mountain etiquette guide to help us continue to protect the places in Scotland we all love.

A smiling man is standing in a glasshouse next to a group of succulent plants.
4 Sept 2020

A glimpse into plant evolution through aeoniums

Inverewe holds the National Collection of Aeoniums, a genus of succulent plants which are not only visually attractive but tell an interesting story of evolution.

4 Sept 2020

Lawn care at Brodie Castle in September

Brodie Castle’s Head Gardener, Ed Walling, shares some of his tips for lawn care at this time of the year in this quick video.