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Explore the Hill House
30 Nov 2017

Explore the Hill House

The Hill House in Helensburgh is universally regarded as Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation.

A young seal pup lies on the beach looking directly at the camera. It has a white fluffy coat with splodges on its head. It has very large round black eyes.

Seal pups at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve

Enjoy this wonderful wildlife spectacle in a responsible way.

Golf course sets the wrong course
23 Nov 2017

Golf course sets the wrong course

The National Trust for Scotland has challenged the proposed destruction of a key Highland coastal habitat.

21st-century needlework in 17th-century Culross Palace
22 Nov 2017

21st-century needlework in 17th-century Culross Palace

Project Reveal Team East uncovers the work that goes into creating a splash of colour in Culross Palace.

Mingulay seabirds’ strong season
17 Nov 2017

Mingulay seabirds’ strong season

2017 figures show the island has had its best seabird season since 2000

A wooden piano
16 Nov 2017

Virtual views for musical instruments

Pianos, guitars and gongs go online.

Leaving our mark
16 Nov 2017

Leaving our mark

The Trust’s collections are very diverse, so we need to use various marking and labelling techniques for identifying collection items.

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