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Items of furniture including armchairs, cabinets and smaller ornaments are covered with white dust sheets or tissue paper in a grand castle drawing room.
9 Dec 2021

Putting Kellie Castle to bed

Ever wondered what happens at our places over the winter? Join our collections team at Kellie Castle for a behind-the-scenes glance.

A group of people stand around a small earth trench at the side of a large field. They hold various digging implements.
29 Nov 2021

Thanks to our long-serving volunteers

Our Chief Executive offers his congratulations to our volunteers receiving long service awards in 2021.

A woman stands on a heather-covered hillside strewn with boulders. Behind her is a deep wide glen and steep, snow-pocketed mountains. The sky is heavy.
26 Nov 2021

A day in the life of a ... Conservation Manager

Follow a day in the life of Shaila Rao, who considers herself lucky to combine her passion with her job at the spectacular Mar Lodge Estate.

A close-up view of a Fascicularia plant, which has a tiny blue bud-shaped flower at the centre, surrounded by spiky red petals or leaves. Those red spikes are surrounded by darker green leaves.
25 Nov 2021

Crathes Garden blog #7: challenges

Join our expert garden guide for a behind-the-scenes look at what the team have been working on at Crathes in November.

A view looking out of an Edwardian bay window across a garden towards Canna Bay, on a glorious sunny day.
24 Nov 2021

A rare and unique business opportunity on the Isle of Canna

Dedicated individuals are being sought to run Tighard, the only guest house on the beautiful Isle of Canna.

A view from a hillside, beside a stone structure, looking out to sea. The sky is dark and heavy, and rain can be seen falling out to sea, moving towards land.
17 Nov 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 6

Our St Kilda archaeologist reflects on the important relationship between archaeological monitoring and climate change, as well as sharing some of her memories of exploring the unique cleitean on the island.

A woman is in a conservatory beside some tall indoor plants. She smiles at the camera.
28 Oct 2021

A day in the life of a ... Propagator

We meet Ingrid van Oostrom, Propagator at Culzean Castle & Country Park, to learn a little more about her fascinating and important role.

Two people a large dog on a lead run along a woodland path, away from the camera. The sun shines through the trees, casting shadows behind the people.
14 Oct 2021

Why we love the National Trust for Scotland

In our 90th anniversary year, hear from our wonderful team about some of the things they love most about the places we care for all across Scotland.

A view from a grassy hillside, looking down over a horseshoe-shaped bay that glistens blue in the sunlight. A few buildings can be seen close to the shoreline.
14 Oct 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 5

Join our archaeologist for a wonderfully evocative look at some of her highlights from the 2021 season on St Kilda as well as the necessary preparation work for winter.