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A group of puffins sit on a grassy cliff. Behind them, rocks stretch out into the sea.
4 May 2022

Caring for Staffa

Our ranger tells us about some of her important seabird monitoring work, as well as plans to improve the island infrastructure – all made possible thanks to donations from our supporters.

The mercat cross in the cobbled village square in Culross, surrounded by white 17th-century houses.
3 May 2022

Preserving the traditional buildings of Culross

We take a look at how our supporters have helped our work in maintaining the character of this special 17th-century village that is still home to a 21st-century community.

A view of Crathes Castle from the manicured lawn in front. Two large eggcup-shaped yew hedges stand in the foreground.
3 May 2022

Recent conservation work in the North East region

Thanks to our supporters, we’ve been very busy in the North East region as we work hard to protect the special and unique buildings in our care.

A view standing on the lower hillside above Village Bay on St Kilda, looking down over drystone walls and grassy fields towards the bay. The water is calm and blue.
28 Apr 2022

From the edge of the world 2022 – part 3

Six months from when she was last on Hirta, our ranger Sue has returned to St Kilda for the 2022 season, along with Clare and Craig. Find out how they’re settling back into life in the Manse.

A view inside a glasshouse with a white wooden frame and many glass panels in the roof and walls. Inside are a variety of potted plants, including one with bright red flowers in the foreground.
27 Apr 2022

Crathes Garden blog #12: A Victorian legacy

Our expert garden guide at Crathes talks in this month’s blog about the much-admired glasshouses in the walled garden.

An old stone marking the grave of soldiers who fell during the Battle of Culloden stands beside a path across the battlefield.
16 Apr 2022

Recordings of Culloden Commemoration 2022 events

Watch the recording of two special events that took place at Culloden in April 2022 to commemorate the 276th anniversary of the battle.

A view of the sea as the sun sets over the horizon in glowing yellow and amber hues. To the left a bird in silhouette swoops by with wings outstretched, and to the right the dark mass of an island peak juts into view.
15 Apr 2022

From the edge of the world 2022 – part 2

Our St Kilda archaeologist embarks on the winter damage assessment and makes some interesting new discoveries on the island.

A gravestone stands beside a path on Culloden moor. The stone has lichen growing on it.
11 Apr 2022

Culloden Commemoration films

Enjoy a series of talks from eminent archaeologists, authors, historians and more about the effects of Culloden on society, both then and now.

A lady wearing a face covering uses a small tool to make repairs to a carved wooden headboard of a bed.
7 Apr 2022

Seagrass and fish glue: principal practices at Culross

We have recently used traditional skills to replace the seagrass flooring and conserve the four-post bed at Culross Palace.