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Two ladies, one dressed in Georgian clothing, hold an omega-shaped sign, saying National Trust for Scotland LOVE.
2 Mar 2020

Celebrating Women’s History Month

In Women’s History Month, we’ll be publishing a series of blog posts written by our property volunteers and staff. First up: women’s fashion in Georgian times!

A wheatear sits on a rocky area, with a bright blue sky behind.
1 Mar 2020

Creature feature: wheatear

The wheatear proudly holds the title of having the longest migration of any small bird in the world, and visits St Abb’s Head each spring and autumn.

Artist’s impressions of the new ground floor at Gladstone’s Land
28 Feb 2020

Fresh flavour for historic Royal Mile building

Gladstone’s Land will reopen in the summer with a fresh new look.

25 Feb 2020

Best for Brekkie!

Get creative in the kitchen with these tasty deer pancakes for the whole family!

Golf course sets the wrong course
21 Feb 2020

Welcome news on Coul Links

Decision protects one of Scotland’s last remaining dune habitats.

A darkened room with large screens at each side and in the middle are heraldic flags and a display of ancient battle armour
21 Feb 2020

Autism-friendly tours at the Battle of Bannockburn

We’re introducing our first-ever autism-friendly slots of the 3D Experience at the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre.

A man stands outside on a small fishing boat, with several other people. All are wrapped up warm and wear binoculars around their necks.
20 Feb 2020

Through the eyes of: the second Trust ranger at St Abb’s Head

Kevin Rideout describes his experience of being the ranger at St Abb’s Head for nearly a quarter of a century.

Wooden chair with padded seat and short legs. The back of the chair is elaborately carved.
19 Feb 2020

Gossiping at Kellie

Known in Fife as ‘gossip chairs’, these small seats were a favourite with the architect Robert Lorimer. This example from the 1890s was gifted to Kellie Castle in January 2020.

18 Feb 2020

Scraps of the past – Violet Brodie’s photo albums: Part II

Follow in the footsteps of Violet Brodie by exploring her scrapbook photo albums.