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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

Lady Blanche Drummond

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.

A stone pot is planted with a green and yellow shrub and a red flowering plant.
12 Mar 2020

Container gardening

Container gardening is for everyone, whether you have a large garden or a small balcony.

Woman in period costume in a rooms with paintings lining the walls
11 Mar 2020

Life as a costumed guide

We speak to Angela at Brodick, who is part of our costumed team, to find out how she got started and what tales shes loves to tell.

A bottle of gin sits on a log in a woodland, next to a pine cone.
10 Mar 2020

Raw nature, distilled

Find out how gin is helping to conserve the Caledonian pinewoods at Mar Lodge Estate.

A selfie of a woman standing in front of a bookcase, holding an omega-shaped sign which reads ‘Love, the National Trust for Scotland’
10 Mar 2020

Bicycles and bombs at Burns

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.

A family of 4 walk along the beach, laughing and holding hands.
9 Mar 2020

10 coastal spots

Be inspired by 10 of the top coastal places in Scotland.

A close-up of pale yellow primroses growing on a woodland floor.
9 Mar 2020

Blooming gorgeous: primrose

Primroses add a splash of colour to the woodland around the Mire Loch and the sea braes after a dull winter.

A clear reflection in Loch Duich beneath the iconic Five Sisters mountains of Kintail
6 Mar 2020

Keeping an eye on coronavirus

Properties are open as planned.

A young man standing in a garden in front of a glasshouse
6 Mar 2020

Award-winning Garden Apprentice at Crathes Castle Garden

National Trust for Scotland Garden Apprentice recognised as Student of the Year by the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society.