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A severely flooded garden, with gushing waters still running down off the hill on the left. A tall tree and several shrubs have become islands. A garden bench is surrounded by deep water. The path has disappeared.
24 Oct 2023

Storm damage at Crarae Garden

Due to the devastation caused by the storm on 7 October, Crarae Garden will be closed to visitors for the foreseeable future.

The Glenfinnan landscape, including Glenfinnan Monument, Viaduct and Loch Shiel
23 Oct 2023

Can you help us shape the future at Glenfinnan?

In a new online survey we’re asking local community and recent visitors about their experiences at Glenfinnan, to help inform future planning for this special place.

A man walking through a woodland of tall Douglas firs. Sunlight is streaming through the trees.
18 Oct 2023

Why we love the Hermitage

Thundering falls, a cathedral of trees and wildlife galore – there are SO many reasons why we love this very special place.

Small apple trees grow in front of Melrose Abbey, in the orchard area of Priorwood Garden.
13 Oct 2023

The PLANTS project: apples at Priorwood and Harmony Gardens

October marks the start of the British apple season and the PLANTS project team have picked some of the highlights they encountered at Priorwood and Harmony Gardens.

12 Oct 2023

Travellers' Choice Awards 2023

We’re celebrating after 22 of the special places in our care received TripAdvisor’s prestigious Travellers’ Choice Award 2023.

Three people stand outside a white-walled cafe, which has a stencilled decoration saying: Come tickle your tastebuds. Two tall men, both wearing glasses, stand either side of a shorter woman. All are smiling at the camera.
10 Oct 2023

Curtain goes up on Osgood Mackenzie

An exciting new play portraying the life and loves of Inverewe Garden’s colourful creator is coming to the National Trust for Scotland property.

A group of people stand in front of a green gazebo on a grassy field, all smiling. It's raining and they're all in wet weather gear. There is a mix of adults and children.
26 Sept 2023

Record-breaking species monitoring at St Abb’s Head NNR

A recent BioBlitz event at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve has set a new monitoring record, with 349 different species recorded.

Two people walk on a path through the mountainous landscape of Glencoe.

Leaving a legacy to the Scottish places you treasure

What are your hopes for the future of Scotland’s magnificent landscapes, gardens, wildlife, buildings and collections?

A close-up of a folded red and green tartan woollen shawl
15 Sept 2023

It’s a Wrap at Weaver’s Cottage

Work is underway to research, care for and display a collection of historic shawls at Weaver’s Cottage.

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