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A long pine tree stands to the right with snow covered mountains in the background against a pale blue sky.
15 Apr 2024

Your Gift in Action – spring 2024

As a charity, the Trust depends on the generosity of our supporters to safeguard the many cherished places in our care.

Red flowers stand out against foliage in various shades of green.

Plant Journeys blog post #2 – Camellia: winter's delight

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

Pink and white flowers turn upward from branches against a cloudy blue sky.

Plant Journeys blog #1 – Magnolia’s jade-like lustre 

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

A view of Alloa Tower, a tall forbidding-looking keep, in winter. Bare branched trees stand beside it, almost silhouetted against the pale blue sky.

A new welcome at Alloa Tower

Alloa Tower has introduced a welcome hub to address common questions visitors have about the tower’s purpose and existence.

A view of part of the exterior of Brodick Castle on a cloudy day. A short set of stone steps lead up to a wooden door in a wall, with the main castle to the left.
9 Apr 2024

Drawbridge discovery at Brodick Castle

Evidence indicating that Brodick Castle was protected by an early 17th-century drawbridge has been uncovered.

A white mountain hare with brown eyes is pictured side on between two clumps of brown heather.

Photography top tips

Want to improve your photography skills and get some spectacular shots? Follow this expert advice ...

A diverse group of people standing around a stone structure in a scenic outdoor setting.
3 Apr 2024

Commemorating the 278th anniversary of Culloden

This April, the Trust will mark the 278th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden with a weekend of events.

Looking down the narrow water channel that leads into Barry Mill. The mill has a bright red tin roof.
28 Mar 2024

Keeping the wheel turning at Barry Mill

We are making excellent progress on the conservation project at Barry Mill.

A collage of 8 different plants, flowering in Scotland in springtime
28 Mar 2024

The PLANTS project: 8 plants to look out for this Easter

The PLANTS project team have selected some of their favourite Easter plants from across the Trust’s gardens.

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