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Several yachts in an island natural harbour on a sunny day.
15 Apr 2020

Isle of Canna – a view from the harbour

Managing the harbour on Canna during the coronavirus pandemic and how the island is coping with the isolation.

A lady stands talking by a harbour, being interviewed by another lady and filmed by a large camera.
20 Mar 2020

Through the eyes of: the third (and present!) Trust ranger at St Abb’s Head

Liza Cole gives you a snapshot of what life is like for a Senior Ranger at St Abb’s Head NNR.

A man stands beside an illustration of Robert Burns superimposed on a saltire.
17 Mar 2020

Meeting Drew McIntyre

Local hero and WWE wrestling superstar Drew McIntyre returned to Ayrshire to visit Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, strengthening his connection with the Bard and his pride in Scotland’s history.

Woman in period costume in a rooms with paintings lining the walls
11 Mar 2020

Life as a costumed guide

We speak to Angela at Brodick, who is part of our costumed team, to find out how she got started and what tales shes loves to tell.

A bottle of gin sits on a log in a woodland, next to a pine cone.
10 Mar 2020

Raw nature, distilled

Find out how gin is helping to conserve the Caledonian pinewoods at Mar Lodge Estate.

A wooden bridge with a metal handrail on one side spans a rushing river in a Highland woodland.
3 Mar 2020

Rebuilding bridges across our landscapes

Find out about our work to care for some of the most remote bridges in Scotland.

Part of the new bathymetric chart of Canna Harbour, showing the pier and surrounding water depth
3 Mar 2020

Exploring the deep

The Isle of Canna has recently completed a high-tech bathymetric survey of the harbour.

Artist’s impressions of the new ground floor at Gladstone’s Land
28 Feb 2020

Fresh flavour for historic Royal Mile building

Gladstone’s Land will reopen in the summer with a fresh new look.

A man stands outside on a small fishing boat, with several other people. All are wrapped up warm and wear binoculars around their necks.
20 Feb 2020

Through the eyes of: the second Trust ranger at St Abb’s Head

Kevin Rideout describes his experience of being the ranger at St Abb’s Head for nearly a quarter of a century.