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26 Jun 2018

Making the most of Simmer Dim

Scottish blogger and Instagrammer tells us how to make the most of the extra daylight at Glenfinnan and Glencoe.

A woman sits on a heather-covered mound, looking down Glencoe on a sunny day. She wears a rucksack.

10 magical places

Looking for an adventure? Here are 10 magical places in our care.

25 Jun 2018

The photographic archive of Margaret Fay Shaw

Margaret Fay Shaw (1903–2004) dedicated her life to the preservation of the Gaelic language, and the lives and customs of the people of the Hebrides.

25 Jun 2018

Digitising the islands

Throughout 2018–19, the National Trust for Scotland is undertaking the digitisation and documentation of the Margaret Fay Shaw photographic archive.

A family affair

Jenny Eaves reveals how her family membership is inspiring her to explore every Trust property in Scotland.

22 Jun 2018

New look for Newhailes

Robin McKelvie and family report back after their first visit to Weehailes Playpark at Newhailes. Spoiler alert: they liked it.

Two people stand on a viewpoint area, looking down a sunny Glencoe. The Three Sisters tower to the left of the photo.
22 Jun 2018

Scaling the heights for new species

Our botanists go to extreme lengths to protect Scotland’s flora.

22 Jun 2018

A million seabirds, but for how long?

The seabirds of St Kilda are under threat from climate change.

A night-image photo of a wildcat perching on a large fallen branch.
21 Jun 2018

Working with wildcats

We’re playing our part in protecting the wildcat.