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A tall willow sculpture of a woman with braided hair holding a hawk on one hand stands in the grass at the centre of an orchard. Past the trees of the orchard, the stone tower and walls of Falkland Palace rise up.
12 Jun 2024

Why we love Falkland Palace & Garden

Members of our team share how the layers of history and beautiful garden make this a special place to inspire people of all ages.

Black text on a white background with the outline of part of an orange and part of a pink star. The text reads: 40 years of Volunteers' Week. #VolunteersWeek. With the Volunteers' Week log and '40th Anniversary' underneath.
3 Jun 2024

Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2024

Volunteers’ Week takes place from 3–9 June. This year, the campaign has a specific theme to focus on the spirit of appreciation and recognition, marking an incredible milestone of 40 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK.

A range of old-fashioned printed business cards are displayed on a table. They advertise Robert Smail's Printing Works.
21 May 2024

Caring for industrial collections, part 4: dynamic reflections on a year’s work at Smail’s

In the final instalment of our four-part series, we reflect on our Bute Intern’s year spent undertaking preventive conservation at Robert Smail’s Printing Works.

The sun sets over the sea, casting an orange glow into the clouds, with the rocky cliffs of St Kilda in the foreground.
10 May 2024

From the edge of the world 2024 – part 1

Our St Kilda ranger team blog returns for a new season, sharing stories about living in the most remote Trust place.

Two young girls run around a very large sculpture of a mouse. The mouse is shown sitting up on its back legs, with its tail wrapped around its feet.
9 May 2024

Why we love Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Hear from members of our amazing team at RBBM, who share some of the reasons why they love this very special place.

A view of Alloa Tower on a sunny day, looking across a large grassy area. Tall trees grow near the tower.
2 May 2024

Why we love Alloa Tower

Meet members of the Alloa Tower team who share some of the things they love most about this surprising 15th-century tower house.

Hand holding two small and old metal objects.
17 Apr 2024

New finds at Culloden shed light on intensity of battle

Our archaeologists have found grapeshot and an intriguing buckle at Culloden battlefield.

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.

A stone room in a castle, lit by lamps. Large tapestries hang on the walls.

Behind the scenes in winter: Crathes Castle

Here is the last in our series of short films that give a snapshot of the conservation work taking place all year round.