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28 Aug 2018

Culloden heather used to thatch Leanach Cottage

Heather collected from Culloden Moor is being used to re-thatch Leanach Cottage on the historic battlefield.

A group of people stand inside a cave in the Culzean cliffs, lit by lights on tripods. They have dug an archaeological pit.
28 Aug 2018

Hidden doorway revealed at Culzean caves

Trust archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a medieval doorway leading into the caves underneath Culzean Castle.

20 Aug 2018

Public dig uncovers evidence of 17th-century attack at Castle Fraser

More than 400 folk dug into Aberdeenshire’s history this month with our public archaeology events.

16 Aug 2018

Staffa shines with new archaeological discoveries

Trust dig discovers the first evidence of Bronze Age activity on Staffa.

Staff at Culloden stand in a row across a path on the battlefield, all linking arms.
1 Aug 2018

Building a planning system that works for everyone

We’re pushing for improvements to the planning system, which will make sure that Scotland’s special places are protected for everyone.

A large round stone cairn stands in the middle of a battlefield. Mountains and forests can be seen in the distance.
31 Jul 2018

Planning Bill changes are ‘point of no return’ for Scotland’s heritage

The Trust has called on the Scottish Government to save Scotland’s heritage by overhauling the planning system in forthcoming legislation.

30 Jul 2018

Thig comhla rium gu Uibhist a Deas

Thoiribh sùil air na seallaidhean a thug buaidh mòr air Margaret Fay Shaw (1903-2004).

30 Jul 2018

Meet me in South Uist

Explore views of the island which first made photographer and folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw (1903–2004) fall in love with the Hebrides.

27 Jul 2018

Project Reveal – One year on and 12 months of progress

To celebrate the first anniversary of Project Reveal, we’ve chosen a selection of images which illustrate the diverse range of objects in the Trust’s collections.