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A view of the exterior of Brodie Castle at night, lit by giant projected images on the walls.
16 Oct 2024

Brodie Illuminated 2024: A celebration of playfulness

Brodie Castle is set to welcome visitors to its annual Brodie Illuminated event from 1–24 November, with visitors invited to explore this year’s theme of playfulness through creative light installations designed to highlight fun and imagination.

A small stone summerhouse with a mossy roof stands in the corner of a walled garden. A white climbing rose almost covers the front wall. Lush vegetable beds lie in front of it.
14 Oct 2024

The PLANTS project: Top 5 edible plants at Kellie Castle

Plants aren’t just for looking at! Here the PLANTS Project East team picks some of their favourite tasty choices found at Kellie Castle Garden.

Three employees of the Trust stand in the shop at Newhailes holding a large NTS logo and a large Scotland Loves Local gift card.
14 Oct 2024

‘Love Local’ with new gift card partnership

We have partnered with the Scotland Loves Local gift card to encourage exploring and spending at local places.

A bust of a Victorian man with a beard stands in a blue display cabinet. A blue birthday badge is attached to the stone chest.
11 Oct 2024

Celebrating Hugh Miller’s 222nd birthday

We’re inviting visitors to celebrate the birthday of the Highlands’ most famous fossil hunter with a big weekend of events, from 10 to 13 October 2024.

A Staffa cliffside with the blue sea to the left. The famous hexagonal rock columns surround the entrance to a cave at the bottom of the cliff.
10 Oct 2024

Major project commences to upgrade Staffa’s landing jetty

A major repairs project has commenced on Staffa to upgrade the landing jetty and improve accessibility to a much-loved island.

An illustration of a geisha in a blue kimono with a dark blue and pink pattern stands in front of a mirror.
8 Oct 2024

Plant Journeys blog #13 – Kimono and kimono pattern books

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

A robin with an orangey-red chest and chunky tummy stands at the left of the photo, looking to the right.

Our winter places

Here’s a handy guide to which of our places are open this winter, so you can start planning some memorable days out.

A view of a wide Scottish glen, with snow-capped mountains that are partially covered on the lower slopes by thick pine forests.
3 Oct 2024

The wild transformation of Mar Lodge Estate

As we approach the National Lottery’s 30th birthday, our Conservation Manager at Mar Lodge Estate shares how their support has had a significant impact on Scottish wildlife.

A greylag goose splashing in water
2 Oct 2024

Ready to land

As winter migrants head to Scotland’s wetlands in search of food and better weather, we reveal the best Trust places to see them.