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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 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.

A view of a street with cream coloured terraced houses on either side. It has been raining, because the road is wet.
24 Sept 2024

Trust and council in talks over Dunkeld housing

The Trust is in discussions with Perth and Kinross Council about new arrangements for the management of 20 homes that we own in Dunkeld.

A man in a waterproof coat and a warm hat kneels down in a field and looks carefully at a clump of purple heather.
23 Sept 2024

Meet the Makers: Paul from In The Heather

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. In this story we meet Paul McParland, the owner of In The Heather jewellery company.

A man stands on a mountainside flying a drone
23 Sept 2024

Bird’s eye view helps survey team reach new heights

The Trust has employed new technology to help in our efforts to protect rare mountain plants at risk from grazing and climate change.

A tall column shaped tower with a saltire flag flying high above it and a blue cloudy sky surrounding it
20 Sept 2024

Raising the flag at the House of the Binns

To celebrate 80 years since acquiring the House of the Binns, the Trust is hoisting a flag on the prominent Binns Tower.

Three girls sitting next to each other in a dark room look towards the camera as a film featuring a scene with mountains plays on a large screen behind them
17 Sept 2024

Five fun activities to enjoy with the kids at Glencoe and Glenfinnan

Discover tales of Jacobite history during the October holidays at these two beautiful and historic sites nestled in the Highlands.

16 Sept 2024

Pink gin flies off shelves and into award shortlists

Pink Castle Gin, inspired by the Trust’s fairytale Craigievar Castle, has been nominated for prestigious industry awards.