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A man stands on a scaffold platform and leans onto a yellow thatched roof. He is carrying a big bundle of straw and he smooths down a freshly laid section. He is wearing a yellow high-vis jacket.
23 Mar 2020

Thatching Burns Cottage

We’ve replaced the roof at Burns Cottage, part of a programme of vital repairs.

A winding road through Glencoe with mountains on either side, under a stormy sky.

Coronavirus emergency: all events suspended and most properties closed

Following the latest developments on the coronavirus emergency, we’ve taken the difficult decision to keep the vast majority of our properties closed.

A lady stands talking by a harbour, being interviewed by another lady and filmed by a large camera.
20 Mar 2020

Through the eyes of: the third (and present!) Trust ranger at St Abb’s Head

Liza Cole gives you a snapshot of what life is like for a Senior Ranger at St Abb’s Head NNR.

A close up of a host of bright yellow daffodils, set against a bright blue sky background.

Easter in Scotland

From fun activities for children to the perfect Easter Sunday lunch, here’s our guide to enjoying the spring holiday.

A path leads through the leafy woodland in Threave Garden, bordered by wildflowers and birch trees.
19 Mar 2020

Out and about at Threave

Niall Jootun tells us about his time volunteering at Threave Garden & Estate.

A stack of wedge-shaped oatcakes rest on a cooling rack on top of a cloth. One oatcake has slices of Cheddar cheese on it. A block of cheese stands to the side of the image,

Mairi Sawyer’s oatcakes

Food blogger Claire Jessiman tackles a Scottish classic.

A man stands beside an illustration of Robert Burns superimposed on a saltire.
17 Mar 2020

Meeting Drew McIntyre

Local hero and WWE wrestling superstar Drew McIntyre returned to Ayrshire to visit Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, strengthening his connection with the Bard and his pride in Scotland’s history.

Intricately carved ivory netsuke of three male figures and a stag under a bamboo canopy
17 Mar 2020

15 intriguing objects

We have lots of fascinating items at our places, many of them with amazing stories to tell ...

A woman wrapped up in warm outdoor clothing sits on a hillside overlooking a rugged coastline
17 Mar 2020

The wild side

St Abb’s Head bursts into life as spring arrives, reawakening all the senses.