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A rhubarb and custard tart is displayed on a wooden table, with a slice cut out on a china plate in the foreground. A cup of tea stands in the background. A silver fork lies on a purple napkin to the right.
27 Aug 2019

Great bakes from around the Trust

To celebrate Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, try baking these traditional Scottish recipes from our places.

Haggis and cheese scones in a basket

Scottish scones at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Our baker at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum has created some delicious and unconventional scone recipes, inspired by traditional Scottish ingredients.

A chocolate cake with several square slices piled on top, with a cup of tea

Mairi Sawyer’s chocolate cake

Baking blogger Claire Jessiman revives an Inverewe favourite.

Raspberry jam is spread on a wedge-shaped potato scone, that sits on top of other potato scones on a plate. A spoon filled with jam lies beside it. Behind the plate are three small jars of raspberry jam.

Mairi Sawyer’s raspberry jam

To celebrate the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, food blogger Claire Jessiman tackles an unusual jam recipe.

A view of the exterior of Burns Cottage on a sunny day. It is single-storey, has a thatched roof and white stone walls.
13 Aug 2019

Developing inclusive visitor experiences

We’re working to make our places more accessible and welcoming to more people.

Flowers in front of Geilston House on a sunny day
7 Aug 2019

Geilston Garden summer and autumn highlights

Discover the many highlights of the gorgeous Geilston Garden this summer and autumn.

A large golden retriever jumps over a board into a pool of water. A man in a purple t-shirt is standing in the pool. Tennis balls float on the surface.
5 Aug 2019

Pawsitively pooch-friendly

We provide fun for all the family, including our four-legged companions.

The caves in the cliffs at Culzean Castle, seen looking up from the beach.
29 Jul 2019

Chance to discover Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets

Our weekly guided tours of the caves are a must-see summer attraction and reveal Culzean’s colourful history.

16 Jul 2019

A Grey Mare’s Tale

Hard work? Fun? Volunteer Stuart tells us all about his experiences on his first Thistle Camp!

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