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St Kilda mailboat’s epic journey
A very special delivery has been made in the week of the 90th anniversary of the evacuation of St Kilda.
Why do we collect shells?
As British summertime ends, we’re beachcombing our collections for shells, to illustrate how a humble home for a sea creature has become a symbol of luxury and power in art and design.
Moths of Ben Lawers
Moth Night 2020 takes place from 27–29 August. Here, we look at some of the more unusual day-flying moths found at Ben Lawers.
Your dogs, our places
We asked you to share pics of your pooches at our places and you obliged! We provided the (stunning) backdrops and you provided the picture-perfect pooches! Take a look at a selection of what you shared with us ...
The Hill House: domestic servants
The life of a domestic servant during the Edwardian era was like no other. Life at the Hill House was a lot more tranquil than that portrayed in programmes such as Downton Abbey, but it was still busy and challenging.
The Russell dynasty and their unique contribution to the National Trust for Scotland
Discover how three generations of one family have helped to shape the Trust we know and love today.
Pedalling for Scotland – George Russell’s epic cycle across US
A National Trust for Scotland supporter, whose family has links to the foundation of the Trust, embarked on a 3,000 mile cycle across the US to raise funds for our charity.
25 of the very best dogs in our collections!
In celebration of National Dog Day, we thought it would be fun to share some examples of our canine friends from across the years ... and in various guises.
It’s a dog’s life – Canna’s Cairns and other canines
To celebrate National Dog Day on 26 August, we take a look at some of the canine companions of the Canna House Collections.