All Stories
What to expect when visiting our places
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to as many of our properties as possible. We want you to enjoy your visit – your safety is our priority.
The tale of a silk dress: part 3
Read the final entry in our imagined diary of a beautiful silk dress, as we explore the metamorphosis from painted cloth to prized possession.
Meet the Makers: Sally Robertson from the Own Label Company
The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Sally Robertson from the Own Label Company.
Holmwood revealed
Watch some short videos from our team of experts uncovering and recreating Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s Victorian interior decoration.
Trust places during wartime
As we remember the fallen of both world wars, and in conflicts since, we take a look at Trust places that were affected by war and its aftermath.
Remembering the sinking of the ‘William Humphries’
Find out more about the story of Canna’s war grave and the tragic sinking of the steam trawler ‘William Humphries’, hit by a U-boat in 1939.
A student’s view: a poster from 1920
In a new venture at the Trust, we’re asking 17–23-year-olds to join us in researching objects in our collection. Here, we mark Remembrance Day 2020 by looking at a poster from Kellie Castle, made 100 years ago to raise funds for a Scottish National War Memorial.
Preparing your garden for winter – tips from Geilston Garden
An overview of some of the tasks undertaken by our expert gardeners to prepare Geilston Garden for winter.
Protecting our heritage from insensitive development
The Trust is calling for proposals for new Permitted Development Rights to be rejected, as they will reduce planning oversight and put our most valued heritage at risk.