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A piece of needlework on plain linen set in a dark brown frame. In the centre is a picture of a house with five windows arranged symmetrically around a centre door. The roof is pitched and has three chimneys. Around the house are small pictures of stylised trees and flowers, all sewn in coloured threads that have faded to soft greens, browns and yellow. Along the bottom are the words Jaen Cunninghams work Brea 1833. All set within a vine-like border of green stems and leaves with small yellowed flowers.
11 Aug 2020

Work, rest or play

As children prepare to return to the classroom, we chart changes in education for girls through a selection of samplers from our collection.

A built-in painted dresser with plates on shelves against the wall. The worktop has boxes and jars on it.
11 Aug 2020

The Hill House cookbook

Have you ever wanted to eat like a Victorian? At the Hill House we have an original cookbook by Mrs De Salis, filled with delicious recipes enjoyed by the Blackie family.

Two very old full-length dresses are displayed flat, side by side. The one on the left is a pale pink with a delicate flower pattern and white lace sleeves. The one on the right is a turquoise blue, also with a floral pattern and lace sleeves.
10 Aug 2020

Pretty in pink ... and blue: the conservation of two 18th-century gowns

What does it take to bring two 18th-century gowns back to their former glory, ready for display at House of Dun? We take a look ‘behind the scenes’ at the Trust’s collaboration with The Scottish Conservation Studio.

A man and woman standing near a coastline hold a National Trust for Scotland omega sign
7 Aug 2020

Simon and Bridget’s Scottish coastal walk to help Save Our Scotland

Find out how our supporters are Striding Out for Scotland this summer.

Head and shoulders shot of a man with a peaked cap walking through a garden door. He is holding a National Trust for Scotland umbrella.
7 Aug 2020

Hitting the road for the love of Scotland

Find out how our supporters are Striding Out for Scotland this summer.

Three mountain peaks against blue sky, with fluffy clouds.

Top tips for exploring the outdoors

How you can play a part in protecting the countryside places you love.

In the foreground are purple spikes of flowers, with a lawn mown with diagonal 'saltires'. In the background is Brodick Castle under a blue sky.
6 Aug 2020

Highlight plants at Brodick Castle gardens this August

There’s lots of colour in the walled garden at the moment – here are five highlight plants to look out for this August.

A puffin stands on a grassy patch on a cliff, looking out to a deep blue sea.
6 Aug 2020

A puffin walk on Canna

Join our rangers for a virtual journey across Canna to see the puffin stack ... and a lot of other wildlife en route!

A woman sits cross-legged on the floor with a roll of tartan textile in front of her.
6 Aug 2020

Meet the Makers: Clare Campbell from Prickly Thistle

We’re proud to partner with talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland – find out more about them in this new series.

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