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A view of the Round Drawing Room at Culzean Castle, showing the circular room. Floor-to-ceiling red curtains hang at the three large windows. Further round large, gilt-framed portraits hang on the wall above the fireplace. A large circular red patterned rug fills the floor.
12 Jan 2022

Behind the scenes this winter

The Trust’s team of expert staff and volunteers work all year round, carrying out important tasks to conserve our natural and cultural heritage. Here, we share updates from just a few of them.

A large conifer tree has fallen in a woodland, lying across the ground. A person in a high-vis jacket stands near the tree and looks tiny in comparison.
23 Dec 2021

A guide to walks during the festive period at our North-East places

Our North-East ranger shares an overview of which trails at Trust places have re-opened following the recent storms, and which ones we ask you to avoid.

16 Dec 2021

New willow sculptures at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Have a look at the impressive new willow sculptures which were recently installed near Burns Cottage in Alloway.

14 Dec 2021

Artists announced for Burns Big Night In 2022

We’re delighted to confirm the performers who’ll be making our online Burns celebration even bigger and better for 2022.

A white, square, paper calendar is held by a bulldog clip at the top and displayed against a red background. It has a hessian tie around the bottom. The front cover says: This year 2022 will be a good year. At the bottom of the page it says: A calendar to grow with you - printed on seeded paper to plant and grow.
2 Dec 2021

Green gifts for the festive season

Take a look at our beautiful selection of gifts that are sure to make your loved ones AND the planet happy.

A white fluffy seal pup lies near its grey mother on a stony beach.
2 Dec 2021

The aftermath of Storm Arwen

After a weekend of wild weather at the end of November, we assess the damage done by Storm Arwen at our places across Scotland.

A lady with long blonde hair sits in Burns Cottage beside a wooden table with books and whisky on it. She wears a red tartan dress.
30 Nov 2021

Burns countdown begins

Take part in Burns Big Night In 2022 with your rendition of ‘To a Mouse’.

A group of people stand around a small earth trench at the side of a large field. They hold various digging implements.
29 Nov 2021

Thanks to our long-serving volunteers

Our Chief Executive offers his congratulations to our volunteers receiving long service awards in 2021.

26 Nov 2021

Distillery dig unlocks whisky history

Trust archaeologists reveal more details from their recent dig at the old site of The Glenlivet Distillery, including an exciting find.