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Castle Fraser and the parkland grounds in spring. Daffodils grow in the foreground at the foot of a tall tree.

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.

Two images of an old silk dress on a mannequin are displayed side by side. The photo on the left shows the front of the dress in full, with a white centre panel surrounded by pale blue silk with gold flowers. The photo on the right shows a close-up of the pleated section at the back of the dress.
12 Nov 2020

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.

A woman is standing in front of a number of whisky barrels stored on their side.
12 Nov 2020

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.

A view of the inside of a painted dome, with blue and gold decoration at the very top. Statues separate small window panels all the way around.
11 Nov 2020

Holmwood revealed

Watch some short videos from our team of experts uncovering and recreating Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s Victorian interior decoration.

A black and white photograph of a group of people standing around a large cannon at a castle.

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.

A close-up of a gravestone. At the top is a coat of arms with the letters MN carved inside. Beneath the engraving reads: C H Bridge, Skipper, S. T. ‘William Humphries’, 20th November 1939, Age 38.
11 Nov 2020

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 poster designed to raise funding for the Scottish National War Memorial during the First World War shows a Scottish soldier in traditional kilt dress standing over a stone cross, marking the grave site of a fallen comrade. A rifle is positioned over his left shoulder and he holds a Brodie helmet by his right-hand side. The cross is marked with a tammy hat – a traditional flat bonnet worn in Scotland.
11 Nov 2020

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.

A golden-leaved tree in autumn in front of a high walled garden.
10 Nov 2020

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.

A view across Glen Lui in the summer sunshine, where a calm river meanders through a pinewood.
6 Nov 2020

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.