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An aerial view of a narrow suspension bridge spanning a deep gorge. A waterfall crashes down the gorge. Woodland surrounds the banks either side.
11 May 2023

Why we love Corrieshalloch Gorge NNR

Our team at Corrieshalloch reveal how the newly opened Gateway to Nature Centre will inspire us to visit this spectacular place in the North-West Highlands.

Prince Charles and some other smartly dressed officials stand in a courtyard beside some stone steps. Prince Charles stands beside a plaque covered by a red sheet.
5 May 2023

Marking the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

To celebrate the Coronation, we take a look at His Majesty King Charles III’s long-standing association with the National Trust for Scotland.

A view of the rocky cliffs of St Kilda. The deep blue sea on the left is crashing into the rocks, with a wide strip of white breakers. A seabird wheels in the air close to shore.
5 May 2023

From the edge of the world 2023: part 1

Our ranger team have returned to St Kilda and are continuing with their blog series, revealing stories about life on these islands at ‘the edge of the world’.

A close-up of a small plant with white flowers that have yellow centres. The green leaves are feathery and the stalks are furry.
28 Apr 2023

Crathes Garden blog #24: Renewal

As spring brings the reappearance of lots of horticultural delights, our expert garden guide takes a look at the special role of a garden, a place where art and science meet.

27 Apr 2023

Pioneering paint and relationships at Leith Hall

How choosing plastic-free paint at our places can be both a better match for the past and a better choice for the future.

27 Apr 2023

Our new Corrieshalloch Gateway to Nature Centre is open!

The new visitor facilities and paths at Corrieshalloch Gorge will help to protect and provide access to this spectacular natural heritage site.

Two young people jump in the air from a stone wall. Behind them is a crowd watching performers on a stage, which is in front of Newhailes House.
27 Apr 2023

Festhailes returns to Newhailes

Get your dancing shoes on for the return of Festhailes, the family-friendly music festival taking place at Newhailes on Saturday 13 May.

A view of Castle Fraser, seen with the courtyard in front. It is surrounded by parkland with tall trees dotted about.

Scottish castle holidays

Banish sleepless knights (!) and enjoy a relaxing stay in some of the National Trust for Scotland’s historic castles.

A black and white photo of a man sitting with a recording machine in front of him. Another man in a white shirt sits holding the mouthpiece to his mouth.
24 Apr 2023

Unlocking the secrets of the Canna sound archive

Our archivist on the Isle of Canna describes the Canna sound archive and how she uses it in her Gaelic folklore work.

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