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A woman holds a mobile phone up to her face, watching a video.
25 Sept 2020

Craigievar Castle gets its own Instagram AR filter

One of the country’s smallest castles becomes Scotland’s biggest ever augmented reality Instagram filter.

A man and a woman sit on some large boulders at the edge of a burn, running down over rocks. Both turn towards the camera and smile. A large rucksack and a walking pole lies on the rock between them, with a smaller rucksack at the woman’s feet. The man is holding a water bottle.
17 Sept 2020

Trust supporters Stride Out for Scotland

Jim and Esther Stirton enjoyed walking among Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, while fundraising for our Save Our Scotland appeal.

An aerial view of Brodie Castle, showing the building surrounded by manicured lawns and woodland. A large gravel drive with several paths leading off lies in front of the castle.
27 Jul 2020

The Playful Garden: fascinating and full of fun

The Playful Garden at Brodie Castle promises a day out full of excitement for all the family. Located near to the castle, the garden explores the Brodie family history in a novel and fun-filled way.

A view of the stone bridge over the River Tay in Dunkeld.
13 Jul 2020

Perthshire

There is much more to ‘Big Tree Country’ than woods and forests.

A man stands outside a stone garden outbuilding at a table. He is holding a large bouquet of purple and white flowers with ferns and leaves. A large vase stands on the table in front of him.

How to make a hand-tied bouquet

Join Fyvie Castle gardener Stuart Stockley for a tutorial on how to create your very own beautiful hand-tied bouquet.

A close-up of a stone statue, standing against a blue sky background. The statue is of a kilted man, wearing a sporran and bonnet, and carrying a sword at his side.
27 May 2020

Teaching resources on Scotland’s history shared online

Resources are now available on Google Classroom to support online teaching during COVID-19.

Three children in bunny outfits running in front of a large house.
22 May 2020

An eggs-cellent use of our Easter egg mountain

When the coronavirus pandemic cancelled our Easter egg hunts, we needed to find homes for 38,000 chocolate treats.

24 Apr 2020

National Gardening Week

Green thumbs get your spades ready! National Gardening Week runs from 27 April until 3 May.

A blackbird perches on the very top of a spruce pine. Its bright yellow beak is wide open in song.

A spotter’s guide to spring: for families

We’ve put together a spring spotter’s sheet which you can use in your garden, on your daily walk or (if you can’t get out) from your window – see how many things you can spot!

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