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9 Nov 2017

The ghosts of Culzean Castle

An introduction to some spirits.

A large round stone cairn stands in the middle of a battlefield. Mountains and forests can be seen in the distance.
8 Nov 2017

Planning without the people

Culloden Battlefield is one Trust site which is threatened by possible developments

Culloden battles it out at tourism Oscars
7 Nov 2017

Culloden battles it out at tourism Oscars

Culloden celebrating double win at the Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards.

A woman in a high-vis vest and red hard hat points towards a large sculpture of a white rabbit, lying on an earth bank in the background. She is surrounded by what looks like a building site.
6 Nov 2017

Meet Brodie’s big bunny

A 6.5-metre bunny dropped in to Brodie Castle as work to build the Playful Garden continues.

A view of the kitchen in Moirlanich Longhouse.
3 Nov 2017

Lang may yer hingin’ lum reek

The Project Reveal West Team are intrigued by a rare hanging lum in the kitchen of Moirlanich Longhouse.

A small metal key has a long white keyring attached that reads: mahogany box, golden telescope.
3 Nov 2017

If the key fits ...

Project Reveal North West team find a mysterious key at Brodie Castle. What will it open?

A group of hikers walk along a path across a hillside.
3 Nov 2017

Members’ Centres and Friends’ Groups

Join our local group network and open the door to even more memorable experiences with the National Trust for Scotland.

A gold filigree case with a chain encloses a red ball-shaped item, which looks a little like a fat ball for birds.

Revealing our eerie artefacts

For Halloween, our curators have picked out some of the spookiest pieces in our collection, from all over Scotland.

6 Scottish Halloween traditions

Discover the story behind Scottish Halloween traditions, which has its roots in the Gaelic festival of Samhain.

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