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A view of the large, stone memorial cairn at the centre of Culloden battlefield. A wide stone track leads up to it across the moor.
29 Nov 2019

Protecting Culloden

Protecting Culloden needs two things: a plan and some consistency.

The unicorn – Scotland’s national animal

In Scotland we’re known for our love of legends, from ghosts and witches to giant water monsters. But how did the magical unicorn become our national animal?

Black and white photo of an Edwardian woman holding a baby and a small child with a white dog
28 Nov 2019

Introducing Violet Brodie: Part II – at home with the Brodies

Find out more about the fascinating albums compiled by Violet Brodie of Brodie Castle.

Collage of black and white photos and handwritten signatures
28 Nov 2019

Introducing Violet Brodie: Part I – the Brodie Castle albums

Learn about the Morton team’s next project – a collection of photographic albums from Brodie Castle.

Page from a photo album with six black and white photos
28 Nov 2019

Introducing Violet Brodie: Part III – Violet’s last album

Read the final part in our series on the albums of Violet Brodie of Brodie Castle.

Three women stand around an earthenware pot, smelling its (unseen) contents.
27 Nov 2019

Experiencing Collections at Gladstone’s Land

Gladstone’s Land is always a feast for the senses but this winter it’s reaching new heights as home to one of our ‘Experiencing Collections’ sensory experiments.

22 Nov 2019

7 great gift ideas for a luxury Christmas

From jewellery to elegant cashmere stoles, our luxury Christmas gifts make thoughtful choices for friends and family.

Fabulous festive and winter getaways

Spend quality time with loved ones over the winter season on a magical break with the National Trust for Scotland.

19 Nov 2019

Here’s looking at loo, kid

Today is World Toilet Day and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to look at some of the classic cludgies around our properties. Here’s our top five: