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Conservation Volunteers hard at work beach clearing, along the coast of Canna.
30 Aug 2019

Cleaning Canna

We’ve been cleaning up Canna with the help of our Conservation Volunteers.

Part of a painted mural found on the ceiling in a pub on St Kilda, featuring two puffins facing each other on a grassy meadow.
30 Aug 2019

From the edge of the world: part 10

Our new blog from St Kilda reveals what it’s like to spend a season working here.

30 Aug 2019

Stories from Staffa: island of staves

Peter offers a brief explanation of Staffa’s geology, looking at volcanic activity, the famous columnar basalts and the great caves.

Black and white photo of the ruin of Crookston Castle
30 Aug 2019

The National Trust for Scotland and World War II

This article looks at the early history of the National Trust for Scotland and its activities during World War II.

29 Aug 2019

Mindfulness matters

We’re hosting a number of mindfulness events at our places over autumn 2019.

Choppy, white-capped waves rush towards the shore of the island of Staffa. The tall rock columns are very clear from the sea.
29 Aug 2019

Battle of Bannockburn Archaeology Lecture Series: Staffa

The Battle of Bannockburn host lectures on the first Tuesday of every month all year round and this summer we’ve been running an archaeology-themed series.

A close-up of Rhododendron ponticum, showing a cluster of purple flowers and glossy green leaves.
28 Aug 2019

Tackling invasives

Hannah Patterson, ranger for our Perthshire properties, explains how we’re tackling invasive species.

A view of the Hill House Box seen from the garden on a bright sunny day.
28 Aug 2019

Getting accredited

We’re celebrating the Hill House receiving museum accreditation.

A rhubarb and custard tart is displayed on a wooden table, with a slice cut out on a china plate in the foreground. A cup of tea stands in the background. A silver fork lies on a purple napkin to the right.
27 Aug 2019

Great bakes from around the Trust

To celebrate Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, try baking these traditional Scottish recipes from our places.

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