All Stories

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.

A woman holding an omega-shaped sign, which reads ‘Love, the National Trust for Scotland’, stands in front of a stone archway with wooden doors in castle walls in the background.

13 Mar 2020

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re publishing a series of blog posts written by our volunteers and staff, highlighting both historical female characters and their influences at their properties.