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Old map showing the isthmus of Panama.
9 Oct 2020

A vision of New Caledonia at Gladstone’s Land

Links to the infamous Darien Scheme are found at several Trust properties, including Gladstone’s Land.

A woman is feeding hay to two Highland cows in the middle of a field.
8 Oct 2020

Conservation grazing in action at Culloden Battlefield

More used to dealing with people than bovines, the team at Culloden have been learning particularly important new skills!

8 Oct 2020

All is vanity

Haddo House is home to an important macabre vanitas by Baroque artist Salvator Rosa, which may hold a musical secret.

A gesso panel showing a 'sleeping princess'.
7 Oct 2020

The Hill House: the sleeping princess

Find out how Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh made the beautiful gesso panel above the fireplace in the drawing room.

Two rows of topiary yew obelisks form an avenue in a formal garden.
7 Oct 2020

Highlight plants at Pitmedden Garden this autumn

As we move into autumn, the plants in the borders at Pitmedden are showing off their vibrant colours.

A symmetrical, Georgian-style large country house stands at the top of an immaculate lawn, with large yew trees to either side. It is a sunny day with fluffy white clouds across a blue sky.
6 Oct 2020

Changing history

We’re embarking on a new project that will explore the role that the slave trade played in the histories of Scotland and some of the Trust’s most-loved properties.

A man in a bright red t-shirt with a runner's number pinned to the front stands on a grassy area in front of the sea. In one hand he holds an omega-shaped board that says Love; he's giving a thumbs up sign with his other hand.
5 Oct 2020

Going the extra mile

Trust Director Mark Bishop ran the Virtual London Marathon to support the Save Our Scotland appeal.

A boy is writing on some paper on top of a wall. There is an empty plastic 2 litre drinks bottle in front of him.

How to make your own rain gauge

We’ve taken inspiration from our amazing places to create fun outdoor projects for families to try at home.

Moody image of Glencoe, with clouds over the mountain tops. In the foreground, on the hillside, are stones set out to spell SOS.
2 Oct 2020

Supporters from across the globe rally to help our charity

Thank you all for your support as our Save Our Scotland appeal total continues to climb.