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Our new Corrieshalloch Gateway to Nature Centre is open!
The new visitor facilities and paths at Corrieshalloch Gorge will help to protect and provide access to this spectacular natural heritage site.
Festhailes returns to Newhailes
Get your dancing shoes on for the return of Festhailes, the family-friendly music festival taking place at Newhailes on Saturday 13 May.
A new home for house martins
One of Scotland’s first house martin towers has been constructed at Craigievar Castle! Ranger Roddy explains why a new home is so important for these birds.
Scottish castle holidays
Banish sleepless knights (!) and enjoy a relaxing stay in some of the National Trust for Scotland’s historic castles.
Unlocking the secrets of the Canna sound archive
Our archivist on the Isle of Canna describes the Canna sound archive and how she uses it in her Gaelic folklore work.
Armorial china: part 2
Enjoy the second part of our summary of a recent study into Chinese porcelain at our properties.
Spotter's guide for families: Wildflowers
Our grounds are filled with colourful wildflowers. How many of these can you find on a walk near your home?
Spotter's guide: Wildflowers
From lowlands to meadows across the country, brightly coloured wildflowers announce the arrival of spring at our properties. How many can you find in gardens and parks near you?
Nature’s dyes
In the garden at Weaver’s Cottage are many plants that can be used to create natural dyes, whose colourful properties have been valued for centuries.