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A very large country house, seen from across a very neat lawn.
13 Sept 2019

Our own Downton Abbeys

Downton Abbey fans can get a glimpse of the grandeur portrayed in the film at our properties around the country.

A lady sits at a wooden desk in a study, with a member of National Trust for Scotland staff standing beside her.
13 Sept 2019

Historic desk returns to the Hill House

A desk owned by the man who commissioned the Hill House has returned to the property for the first time in over 60 years.

A group of people play the roll-a-derby (an arcade horse racing game) in the new exhibition at Brodick Castle.
13 Sept 2019

Whose histories?

We’re looking at the idea of authenticity in our historic houses and considering this with partners in the heritage field at a forthcoming conference.

A view of the exterior of Weaver’s Cottage from the cobbled courtyard in front. It’s a stone single-storey cottage, with green wooden shutters beside the windows. There is an inscription on the lintel above the door.
13 Sept 2019

Stitching time at Weaver’s Cottage

Our archaeological studies at Weaver’s Cottage have created a tapestry of human life dating back to prehistoric times.

Brodie Castle seen from the front drive on a sunny day
12 Sept 2019

Expert team tips

Our new Team Picks initiative sees the people who know our places better than anyone – our volunteers and staff – highlight their favourite property features.

A colour photograph of Inverewe House, seen from the lawn. A gravel path runs along the edge of the lawn with a group of people walking on it. Several other groups of people either sit on the grass or on the wooden benches in front of the house.
12 Sept 2019

Wise women create Inverewe audio experience

A bespoke audio experience to accompany a walk around Inverewe has been created as part of a new exhibition at the garden.

A black and white photograph of Miss Toward. She stands in front of a stone wall and shutters, next to a window box.
11 Sept 2019

Women’s hidden stories

We’re highlighting the hidden stories of women and girls that have been overshadowed or forgotten over the years.

An aerial colour photograph of Killiecrankie in autumn, showing the trees in their autumn colours. The rivers runs through the centre of the image, with the footbridge in the distance.
11 Sept 2019

Talking up trees

We’re celebrating our wonderful trees by taking part in the Scottish Tree Festival in autumn 2019.

A view of Culzean Castle and the steep cliffs from the beach. A group of children clamber over the rocks at the tide line.
10 Sept 2019

Going underground

We’ve been opening up some of Culzean Castle’s more unusual locations to give visitors an even better insight into its fascinating history.

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