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9 May 2024

Storm damage to Fyvie’s Racquets Court – reflections one year on

An update on our repair work to the historic Racquets Court at Fyvie, damaged during Storm Otto.

A bride and groom kiss as they stand on the lawn in front of Greenbank House. The groom wears a kilt and the bride wears a long white lace dress. She carries a bouquet in one hand.

Shared love stories: Katie and Fezan at Greenbank Garden

Katie and Fezan share why they chose to hold their wedding at the beautiful Greenbank Garden.

A land rover sits in front of a mountain while a group of people stand behind.
1 May 2024

Win a chance to become a ranger for the day

Win a chance to experience what goes on behind-the-scenes at one of our National Nature Reserves.

A large group of Trust gardeners, all wearing navy jackets, stand in front of some ferns and a tall flowering rhododendron in Brodick Castle Garden. The castle can just be seen in the distance.
26 Apr 2024

The PLANTS project: the Brodick audit

The PLANTS project team recently visited Brodick Castle. The Project Manager shares some behind-the-scenes insights into the team’s work.

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 view of Alloa Tower, a tall forbidding-looking keep, in winter. Bare branched trees stand beside it, almost silhouetted against the pale blue sky.

A new welcome at Alloa Tower

Alloa Tower has introduced a welcome hub to address common questions visitors have about the tower’s purpose and existence.

A view of part of the exterior of Brodick Castle on a cloudy day. A short set of stone steps lead up to a wooden door in a wall, with the main castle to the left.
9 Apr 2024

Drawbridge discovery at Brodick Castle

Evidence indicating that Brodick Castle was protected by an early 17th-century drawbridge has been uncovered.

Looking down the narrow water channel that leads into Barry Mill. The mill has a bright red tin roof.
28 Mar 2024

Keeping the wheel turning at Barry Mill

We are making excellent progress on the conservation project at Barry Mill.

Actor Sam Heughan sits on a recording studio, with a computer monitor behind him and a microphone in front. His new book is propped up on the desk in front of him, beside an omega-shaped board saying: Love National Trust for Scotland.
15 Mar 2024

Love Scotland podcast – highlights

Listen to our top 5 episodes of the Trust’s podcast, which explore some of the fascinating stories behind our people and places.

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