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A close-up of upended hickory golf clubs, arranged in 1920s canvas golf bags and leaning against a wall in a clubhouse.

Golf in Scotland

There’s no better place to play a round of golf than Scotland, the country that gave the game to the world and home to some of the oldest and most memorable courses.

A group of people in yellow kayaks paddle through still blue water. The image is taken from the surface of the water. In the distance the tall mountains of Kintail rise into a clear blue sky.
31 Mar 2022

Get active this spring

From history trails to kayaking around our beautiful coastline, here are some wonderful ways to get out and about this season.

A little stone folly stands on rocks on top of a rushing waterfall. It is surrounded by bright green leafy trees. The river rushes over large rocks and boulders in the foreground.
31 Mar 2022

Hidden secrets in our landscapes

Scattered across Scotland’s countryside are clues to characters and communities from the past. Keep your eyes peeled as you enjoy a spring walk and who knows what you’ll discover!

A white stone longhouse with a red corrugated metal roof stands in a valley, with hills rising behind.
28 Mar 2022

Sound installation at Moirlanich Longhouse

Find out about our exciting project to create a sound installation that brings Moirlanich Longhouse to life.

A long line of people snake along a footpath across Culloden Moor towards a large stone cairn in the distance. Many are carrying flags.
22 Mar 2022

Culloden Commemoration 2022

Our annual commemoration of the Battle of Culloden will explore the impact of civil war on people and communities.

A child in a sun hat sits in a swing seat, while behind her a man with grey hair and sunglasses reaches out to push the swing for her.
15 Mar 2022

Our playparks are seriously good fun!

We take a look at some of our playparks across Scotland and find out what makes them unique.

White-pink rhododendron flowers are in bloom on a large bush beside a garden path. On the other side of the path are more rhododendrons, these ones with darker pink flowers.
14 Mar 2022

Days out in spring

Spring has sprung! As the weather warms and flowers bloom, enjoy a full day out at one of our wonderful places combining natural and cultural heritage.

A view of an old, moss- and lichen-covered oak tree growing in a species-rich woodland.
10 Mar 2022

A place for natural heritage folklore

In Scotland’s Year of Stories, our ranger Roddy Hamilton in the North East region takes a look at the tradition of Scottish folk tales and storytelling, and how this rich cultural heritage could help us navigate the environmental crises.

28 Feb 2022

Family crafts: make a fishing fleet mobile

Learn how to craft your very own origami fish and fishing boats, and make them into a beautiful mobile inspired by Hugh Miller’s folktales of Cromarty and its fleet.