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Three people in hard hats are on a scaffolding platform, taking a small section out of the wall render on the Hill House.
22 Jun 2023

Digging deep into the condition of the Hill House

Research into the condition of the walls at the Hill House allows for cautious optimism, but the clock is still ticking on Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s masterpiece.

19 Jun 2023

Bringing Raeburn to Edinburgh

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the exhibition Edinburgh’s Raeburn, on display at the Georgian House until 26 November 2023.

A composite image showing some images of gardens and plants. On the top row, from left to right, are photos of two women by a banner advertising the PLANTS project; a close-up of a daffodil; and a woman kneeling by a flower bed taking notes. On the middle row, from left to right, are an extract from a handwritten plant list; some instruction manuals; and an open waterproof folder containing documents, lying on the lawn. On the bottom row, from left to right, are a close-up of a pile of silver plant tags; a close-up of a pale pink rhododendron flower; and a close-up of a yellow-flowering shrub.
16 Jun 2023

The PLANTS project: initial findings

Project Manager Dr Colin McDowall shares some initial findings from the PLANTS project after its first year.

2 women carry a table into a grand room. The wall behind them is red and decorated with many gilt-framed oil paintings.
16 Jun 2023

Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Regional Curator

Our Regional Curator has chosen 10 items from the House of the Binns collection to illustrate why our recent conservation project is so important.

A close-up of a pale yellow peony flower, with a brighter yellow centre. A bee is drinking nectar from it.
12 Jun 2023

Crathes Garden blog #25: Mostly native

This month, our expert garden guide enjoys a birdsong walk through Crathes Garden & Estate, and spots some horticultural treats along the way.

An old Scots pine stands alone in a mountainous landscape. The hills behind are covered in snow and the sky is blue.
12 Jun 2023

How high can a tree grow?

Within the botanical community there is a small group who scour the mountains for the highest altitudinal record of each species of plant. We take a look at some of their recent findings.

A group of women sit round a table, with several copies of books laid out as well as cake snacks and cups of tea.
7 Jun 2023

The volunteer experience at the Tenement House

To round off Volunteers Week, we meet our team of volunteers at the Tenement House, who bring unwavering commitment and enthusiasm in helping us share the stories of Glasgow.

A group of men and women gather round a lady kneeling in a field. She holds a large cheque, made out for £800,000. Tall mountains rise in the background.
6 Jun 2023

Many hands make light work

Members of staff from the National Trust for Scotland and People’s Postcode Lottery recently took part in a volunteering day at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.

Two men walk along a path with Culloden Visitor Centre in the background. Both are dressed in Jacobite costumes.

Celebrating our valued volunteers

We’re showcasing the remarkable contributions of our dedicated volunteers through their inspiring stories of the vital work they do, from gardening to governance.