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5 Feb 2024

Meet the Makers: Paul from Glencairn Crystal

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. Discover the stories behind the makers of some of our products.

2 Feb 2024

Caring for industrial collections, part 3: historical soundscapes

In the third of a four-part series, we look at the care, expertise and challenges involved in maintaining the functionality of dynamic objects within our interiors. 

A group of children look at a Easter trail clue attached to a tree in a woodland.
1 Feb 2024

Exciting new partnership with Moo Free

We’re delighted to announce we’re working with a new partner for our Easter Egg Trails this year, making them accessible to even more children.

Pink castle next to a tree, surrounded by heras fencing and scaffolding to the right
24 Jan 2024

Fairytale castle is pink again!

An update on our conservation project at Craigievar Castle, said to have inspired Walt Disney.

A view of Culzean Castle on top of the cliffs, seen from the sea. It is a sunny day and the castle and cliffs are reflected in the calm blue water.
24 Jan 2024

On location with The Buccaneers

Let your favourite films and TV shows inspire your next great day out!

Geese fly in formation over wetland in Threave Nature Reserve in late autumn. The woodland has an orange glow.
10 Jan 2024

Behind the scenes in winter: Threave Nature Reserve

Enjoy the second in our series of winter films that give a snapshot of the work that goes on at our places over winter.

A composite image made up of five photos showing various aspects of gardening. In the top left is a shrub absolutely covered in pink flowers. In the top right is a rhododendron with deep red flowers. In the bottom left are three people dressed in navy jackets and all wearing midge nets. In the bottom right are a row of nine people standing in a garden. At the centre is an image of an interpretation board in a garden, explaining the PLANTS project.
28 Dec 2023

The PLANTS project: looking back, planning ahead

With 2023 coming to an end, the PLANTS project manager takes a moment to look back and take stock of a year with lots to celebrate.

A snow-covered track, with faint tyre marks, leads towards a gate, with tall trees either side.
21 Dec 2023

Behind the scenes in winter: Greenbank Garden

This winter, we are sharing a series of short films that give a snapshot of the work that goes on at our places over the winter months.

A smiling young man wearing an apron over a patterned jumper stands at the base of mountains and beside a loch.
20 Dec 2023

Meet the Makers: Finlay from Chocolates of Glenshiel

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. Discover the stories behind the makers of some of our products.