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A view from high on a hillside looking down over the horseshoe-shaped Village Bay in St Kilda. The sea is blue and calm. A crescent of old stone houses can just be seen, a little way back from the shore.
9 Dec 2022

New ten-year plan for protecting St Kilda

We have created a new plan to help us care for St Kilda, focusing on the Trust’s wider strategic objectives of conservation, engagement and sustainability.

A view looking up the very tall trunk of a giant redwood tree from the ground.
9 Dec 2022

Plant of the month: Sequoiadendron giganteum

While inventorying the plant collection at Holmwood this summer, the PLANTS team were particularly struck by one (very large) plant: the giant redwood.

7 Dec 2022

Double award win for the Love Scotland podcast

The Trust won two awards for its podcast at the 2022 Professional Publishing Association (PPA) Awards.

A bride and groom kiss on the lawn in front of Haddo House. The wind is blowing the bride's long veil right out behind her.
7 Dec 2022

We got married at Haddo House

For many of our wedding couples, their venue of choice holds a special place in their hearts. Jack and Rachael were no exception. Here they explain what drew them to Haddo House.

A lady in a navy fleece hangs a small glass bauble on a very large Christmas tree. The tree stands in a grand sitting room in a castle.
6 Dec 2022

Traditional Christmas decorations at Castle Fraser

We’re celebrating the festive season at Castle Fraser this year with our decorations taking a leaf out of the history books!

A person wearing a black and white patterned jumper holds a baking tray in front of them. The tray is lined with parchment paper, on which are laid out eight unbaked gingerbread men. There is flour on the worktop just below.

Tasty Christmas recipe – gingerbread men

Head Chef Ivor at Newhailes House & Gardens in Musselburgh shares his traditional gingerbread men recipe with us, the perfect treat for the festive season.

A view of the clock tower in the cobbled courtyard at Culzean Castle. It is made from a warm sandstone and has an arch underneath. Wooden doors lead into various other houses around the courtyard.

Unique holiday accommodation in Scotland

Discover unique places to stay in Scotland. From castles to croft houses, our holiday accommodation is steeped in history and will provide you with amazing memories.

2 Dec 2022

The PLANTS project: reflections on Inverewe

Philippa Holdsworth (PLANTS Inventory Team Manager North) reflects on auditing the unique site of Inverewe Garden.

A pipistrelle bat rests on a brick surface, its wings tucked into its furry body.
2 Dec 2022

Bats at Haddo House

The recently discovered summer maternity roost at Haddo highlights the important role the Trust plays in protecting both Scotland’s built and natural heritage.

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