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A pan resting on a round wooden board, which is filled with nachos topped with cheese, haggis and chilli.
20 Jan 2023

Burns Night recipe – leftover haggis nachos

Our leftover haggis nachos are great for sharing after Burns Night on 25 January.

A family walk along a wide gravel path, all holding hands in a line. Culzean Castle is in the background.

Family-friendly holiday accommodation in Scotland

Our family-friendly holiday properties will make your vacations unforgettable, and are perfect for families with children.

13 Jan 2023

Homecoming for saved Burns manuscripts

12 original manuscripts feature in a new exhibition at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway.

A lady stands on a paddleboard at sea, looking towards a steep cliff with a lighthouse on top.

Love Scotland podcast – Season 4

Listen to the fourth season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some of the stories behind our people and places.

A person wearing a black and white patterned jumper holds a baking tray in front of them. The tray is lined with parchment paper, on which are laid out eight unbaked gingerbread men. There is flour on the worktop just below.

Tasty Christmas recipe – gingerbread men

Head Chef Ivor at Newhailes House & Gardens in Musselburgh shares his traditional gingerbread men recipe with us, the perfect treat for the festive season.

A view of the clock tower in the cobbled courtyard at Culzean Castle. It is made from a warm sandstone and has an arch underneath. Wooden doors lead into various other houses around the courtyard.

Unique holiday accommodation in Scotland

Discover unique places to stay in Scotland. From castles to croft houses, our holiday accommodation is steeped in history and will provide you with amazing memories.

Two young children wearing Santa hats sit at a low table, with their backs to the camera. The child nearest the camera is painting.

Family Christmas crafts

Try our festive crafts for children and adults, including using items foraged from nature for eco-friendly Christmas tree decorations.

Bright red, pink and silver fireworks explode against the black night sky.

Guy Fawkes Night in Scotland

Everything you need to know about Guy Fawkes Night, from its history to the best places in Scotland to celebrate Bonfire Night.

A black and white dog playing among leaves on a green lawn.

Dog-friendly holiday accommodation in Scotland

Our dog-friendly holiday properties, set in the finest locations, are ideal for your next trip away with your four-legged friend and are sure to set their tail wagging.

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