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The PLANTS project: National Plant Collections
We take a look at the 17 National Plant Collections held within the National Trust for Scotland and highlight our quest to care for these plants for future generations.
The Trust opposes proposed development at Bannockburn Battlefield
The Trust is calling for the Scottish Government to intervene to stop a damaging new development on land of the historic and internationally important Bannockburn Battlefield.
Jane Pirie: a complex woman connecting 19th-century Edinburgh
To mark Pride Month, Indigo Dunphy-Smith, Visitor Services Assistant at the Georgian House and co-chair of the Trust’s staff and volunteer Pride Network, delves into the life of Jane Pirie, an early 19th-century woman in Edinburgh.
Love blossoming at Hill of Tarvit
Alice and Dougie celebrated their wedding at Hill of Tarvit, creating a joyful day filled with personal touches and treasured memories.
From canvas to silk – making a 1760s sack gown
In the second in our blog series, we find out about how a group of Trust volunteers have made a reproduction 1760s sack gown for our Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion exhibition at the Georgian House.
Meet the Makers: Helen Ruth from Helen Ruth Scarves
We speak to Helen Ruth from Helen Ruth Scarves, who has created some very special designs to celebrate the reopening of Craigievar Castle.
Ramsay comes to Edinburgh
This is the first in a series of stories about the exhibition Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion, which runs at the Georgian House until 26 November 2024.
Why we love Falkland Palace & Garden
Members of our team share how the layers of history and beautiful garden make this a special place to inspire people of all ages.
Plant Journeys blog post #6 – Wisteria: cascading blossoms
Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.