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A close-up of upended hickory golf clubs, arranged in 1920s canvas golf bags and leaning against a wall in a clubhouse.

Golf in Scotland

There’s no better place to play a round of golf than Scotland, the country that gave the game to the world and home to some of the oldest and most memorable courses.

A group of people in yellow kayaks paddle through still blue water. The image is taken from the surface of the water. In the distance the tall mountains of Kintail rise into a clear blue sky.
31 Mar 2022

Get active this spring

From history trails to kayaking around our beautiful coastline, here are some wonderful ways to get out and about this season.

A little stone folly stands on rocks on top of a rushing waterfall. It is surrounded by bright green leafy trees. The river rushes over large rocks and boulders in the foreground.
31 Mar 2022

Hidden secrets in our landscapes

Scattered across Scotland’s countryside are clues to characters and communities from the past. Keep your eyes peeled as you enjoy a spring walk and who knows what you’ll discover!

Man planting a tree
28 Mar 2022

Planting trees for the jubilee

An oak tree planted at Haddo House marks the beginning of our charity’s participation in The Queen’s Green Canopy.

A white stone longhouse with a red corrugated metal roof stands in a valley, with hills rising behind.
28 Mar 2022

Sound installation at Moirlanich Longhouse

Find out about our exciting project to create a sound installation that brings Moirlanich Longhouse to life.

A large round stone cairn stands in the middle of a battlefield. Mountains and forests can be seen in the distance.
28 Mar 2022

Stronger planning regime still needed

Planning proposals don’t provide proper protections.

A Portugal laurel tree grows in the middle of a garden, with a paved area directly surrounding it and then neat hedges and shrubs. It is almost mushroom-shaped, with a thick trunk topped by a dense, dark green domed canopy.
25 Mar 2022

Crathes Garden blog #11: An enigmatic champion

In her latest blog, our expert garden guide takes a walk around Crathes estate and shares the stories of some of the champion trees here.

Help us to avoid wildfires

Here are some top tips for preventing wildfires at Trust places.

A view of the exterior of Crathes Castle, showing the elevation with a clock high on the tower. A flag flies from the castle roof. Tall trees with red and orange leaves stand either side of the lawn.
24 Mar 2022

A Tale of Two Tower Houses: Crathes Castle

2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! In our 3-part series, discover the stories of two historical Scottish tower houses situated just a few miles from one another, Drum Castle and Crathes Castle.

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