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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.
PLANTS project: five favourite daffodil cultivars from Greenbank Garden
You may be surprised at how many different heights, colours, and shapes daffodils come in. Here, the PLANTS project West team pick a few favourites from Greenbank Garden.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Regional Conservator
In this third instalment of a series of articles taking you behind the scenes at the House of the Binns, we look at the challenges and opportunities of undertaking our recent conservation project.